LOW DOWN Oct 2013

OCTOBER 2013

The definitive Liverpool listings guide

JOHN LYDON

ANGER IS AN ENERGY RAY DAVIES GINA YASHERE IRISH FESTIVAL

BRIGHT PHOEBUS REVISITED

Featuring: Eliza Carthy, Martin Carthy, Richard Hawley, Marry Waterson, Norma Waterson, Olly Knight, John Smith, Kami Thompson

An acoustic evening with

AL STEWART Tuesday 22 October 7.30pm £22.50-£33.50

Monday 14 October 7.30pm £22, £28

Symphonic Grace:

PALOMA FAITH

with the Guy Barker Orchestra

the minutes Tour

STEWART LEE Much A-Stew About Nothing

IRISH SEA SESSIONS 2013 Friday 18 October 7.30pm £19.50-£28.50

Sunday 13 October 8pm £20, £26

THE MICHAEL NYMAN BAND Monday 4 November 7:30pm £22.50-£35

ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA ROXY & ELSEWHERE Friday 15 November 7.30pm £29.50-£39.50

ALISON MOYET

Sunday 27 October 7.30pm £28.50, £34.50

SOL

DO UT

Friday 25 October 7.30pm £29.50-£39.50

MADELEINE PEYROUX

GO WEST, HUE AND CRY plus special guests

THE CHRISTIANS Wednesday 27 November, 7.30pm £26-£34

Tuesday 3 December 7.30pm £24, £30

Box Office 0151 709 3789 liverpoolphil.com

WELCOME It’s October already! And it’s a massive month in Liverpool. The freshers are here and the city is coming alive again as they learn valuable economic lessons by blowing their student loans as quickly as possible.

I don’t remember ever seeing so many posters up on the streets.

In this issue we have the usual eclectic mix of all things interesting going on as well as a ton of ‘real interviews’ including superstars Ray Davies and John Lydon, Gina Yashere, local talent in the form of Liverpool based artist Sean McCann and up and coming designer Rebecca Pickett and even more. By ‘real interviews’ I mean we actually speak to these people as opposed to reprinting some old tosh from somewhere else.

We are also pleased to officially introduce our new partners, Ethecol - The Card Payments Co Op. If you run a business that uses chip and pin you may want to check them out. They support good causes at a local and national level and switching over to them can make a real difference to your local community as well as your bottom line.

We’ve had some great suggestions sent in recently via our web site and we read them all and take them on board so keep them coming in.

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Lowdown selections for October

NEWS & PREVIEWS 06 Liverpool Irish Festival

ARTS & CULTURE 12

Abandon Normal Devices (AND)

THEATRE 20 MUSIC 22

John Lydon, Ray Davies, Outfit

ALBUM REVIEWS 42 FILM & TV 44 Homeland

COMEDY 48

Gina Yashere

BUSINESS 50 CLASSIFIEDS 52 LISTINGS 53 EDITORIAL

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HIGHLIGHTS 3rd Conan Zanzibar

Lee 13th Stewart Philharmonic

Grant 18th John EVAC

Taylor 19th Sean (Irish Festival)Zanzibar

Monkeys 28th Arctic Echo Arena

Heron 15th Mike (Irish Festival) Capstone

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Lock 26th Sean Philharmonic

Tom Odell O2 Academy

Newman 23rd Rob Slaughterhouse

Gladwell 30th Malcolm Philharmonic

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NEWS

£ 11m down £ 1m to go!

Philharmonic Hall Refurb With a £7.5 million investment from the Arts Council England, £2m from the City Council and gifts of nearly £1.5m, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is now aiming to raise the final £1m towards the long-awaited £12m refurbishment project, which is set to ensure that the Grade II* listed building remains an iconic, significant, and well used part of Liverpool’s musical and cultural life.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic has recently launched a fundraising campaign named Love Music, issuing a letter and a brochure to everyone who has ever enjoyed an event at the venue to urge them to pledge support for the project.

The plan is to completely refurbish public spaces such as toilets and rest facilities; improve catering and bar areas as well as disabled access and production facilities, including a new stage.

Also, the goal is to build a new smaller performance venue and increase the main hall’s capacity for a wider range of music and visitors.

The brochure states: “Without investment we will not be able to sustain the quality of our musicianship, attract and retain the best players, work with outstanding artists, and strengthen our ensembles and learning programme.”

Chief Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vasily Petrenko says: “I knew as soon as I first set foot in Philharmonic Hall that it was an inspiring place, but I also knew that it would need investment to meet the challenges of the future. The time for that investment has come.

“I hope that you will consider getting involved and living your support to this very important project. The future of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic depends on it and we won’t be able to do it without your help.”

Alpha Taxis Hub

Fed up of waiting in the rain for a taxi or need a rest after a busy day? Then Alpha have the solution to your relaxation and travel needs.

The new Alpha Taxis hub offers comfort and refreshment whilst you wait. Situated on Duke Street in Liverpool One, you can grab a coffee or tea as your taxi is called to take you home.

Simply walk in, order and leave the rest up to Alpha. Open early till late, your transportation needs can be met throughout the day and night. Plus, Alpha’s cheap prices and wide availability of taxis means that no one is left waiting long. Whether you have been in work, out with friends or on that special night out, you can travel home with peace of mind from the Alpha Hub on Duke Street. Travelling home has never been so easy.

The Alpha Taxis Hub is located at 9-11 Duke Street, Liverpool One.

Pantomine 7 Animals World Record Race On Sunday 15th September, members of Ethecol participated in a world record attempt at Aintree Race Course. Organised by the trustees of Liverpool Charity Voluntary Service (LCVS), the world record for most pantomime animals in a 100m race was broken in style with all manner of pantomime horses and cows participating! They’re behind you...or perhaps in front of you!

Dubbed ‘The Grandest Charity National’, the family fun day was a record breaking and fund raising success, with thousands of pounds raised for charity. Regardless of the bad weather, over 42 pantomime animals broke the world record and was officially judged by a member of Guinness World Records. Plus the event was covered on CBBC’s ‘Officially Amazing’, highlighting the fabulous work of the LCVS and the dedication of all the participants.

YEP! The Play’s the Thing

The Young Everyman Playhouse is launching their very own youth development programme for 11-25 year olds looking to gain valuable industry experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in - Theatre, Directing, Producing, Communications, PR and much, much more!

The deadline for applications is the 11th October 2013! Cut to the Chase. You can find all the information on the Young Everyman’s Playhouse website, call the box office on: 0151 709 4776, or email at: yep@everymanplayhouse.com.

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PREVIEWS Liverpool Fashion Week

Otters Ghoul Fancy a spectacularly spooky experience this October? Do you love all things scary and surprising?

Then Active Adventures Liverpool have a Halloween treat in store for all who experience Otters Ghoul…

From Thursday 24th - Thursday 31st October, Otters Ghoul welcomes children and adults for some gloriously gruesome fun. From 5pm until 7pm Juniors (Children aged 11 or under) can be chased in the maze or hop on the ghost train for a night they’ll never forget without getting too frightened of course. Then it’s the adults turn to experience highlights including the Maze of Terror, The Drop of Doom and the Zombie Train!

Priced at £12.50 for adults and £10 for Juniors, 2013 looks set to be Otters Ghoul’s most terrifying year yet!

Plus you can relax afterwards at their fully licenced bar or tuck into some gourmet food - the night is yours.

Go on, have a frighteningly fun Halloween and experience Otters Ghoul for yourself...if you dare.

To find out more please visit: www. activeadventuresliverpool.com/ottersghoul Active Adventures: 0151 494 3044

Liverpool Fashion Week is back this month for its fifth year in the city. As the North West’s largest fashion event, there are countless shows and events spanning over its six day takeover of the Royal Liver Building.

From 14th-19th of October, Liverpool Fashion Week will showcase some of the best up and coming talents in the country, with a strong focus on the home grown talents of Liverpool itself. Not only are emerging models showcased at the event, but new stylists, designers, musicians and entertainers will also have their turn in the spotlight so it’s a great opportunity to go and check out some new bands as well as admire the incredible fashion. The event showcases collections from popular high street stores as well as independent boutiques and individual designers, making for a very diverse and interesting six days, with something for everyone. Throughout the week, the fashion on display ranges from New Look, Mango and Wallis, to independent designers such as Sophia Dourvari and Ngolela.

Liverpool Fashion Week is often regarded as the best fashion event in the UK, after London Fashion Week. One major difference between the two, is that Liverpool Fashion Week’s ethos is to only display clothes that are readily available for you to buy in store or online the next day, no long, exclusive waiting lists just the ability to purchase the items that catch your eye, straight away.

With a focus on Liverpool talent, the event recruits many of its models through Model 101 which is based in Cavern Walks, Liverpool. The musical talent on offer this year includes Liverpool lads, the Valentine Brothers. Highlights over the week are definitely Tuesday’s workshops which include everything from beginners sewing lessons, to cosmetics and even styling classes. New talent is showcased mainly on the Wednesday and the Urban Hipster shows on Friday are a definite must see.

For any aspiring stylists or designers, the event runs a competition with the incredible prize of financial help setting up your own fashion business, with some great opportunities such as your own catwalk at LFW 2014. A fantastic chance which is definitely worth entering!

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The Smiths Indeed Celebrate 30 Years of The Smiths

Get your quiffs ready, the world’s most popular tribute to The Smiths will be recreating the 80’s on Fri 1st November at East Village Arts Club.

Critically acclaimed across the world by everyone from Rolling Stone to i-D magazine these four musicians actually hale from thsi end of the Mersey.

Tickets are £12 adv and £10 NUS tickets are available from EVAC. Apportez vos fleurs www.thesmithsindeed.com

Liverpool Horror Festival Launches

If only Liverpool finally embraced its horror heritage and had some kind of a festival celebrating all things macabre.... oh wait...

Liverpool’s first ever horror festival launches this Halloween and promises to bring all things horror to the city; from a Victorian Séance, film, talks, live theatre and music, costumes, psychics, vaudeville, DJs and everything in between. With core events running from Thursday October 31 to Saturday November 2, along with fringe events. The festival is the brainchild of Lisa Southern and Ilan Sheady from Horror Talk TV. They have teamed up with Liverpool promoter Ethan Allen who is helping to put it together.

Space 20th Anniversary

Liverpool band Space have announced the first dates of their 20th anniversary tour. Their hometown show is at the East Village Arts Club on Friday 25 October, with support coming from Liverpool based band The Thespians. Platinum selling band Space came to prominence in the mid 1990’s, with hit singles such as Female of the Species, Neighbourhood, Avenging Angels, Me and you Verses the World and The Ballad of Tom Jones. They also worked with Tom Jones and Cerys Matthews.

Friday 25 October. East Village Arts Club, Liverpool www.spacetheband.com

Anthony Strong and Soweto Kinch at Studio2

The newly refurbished Studio 2 is living up to it’s promise by bringing some heavy hitters from the Jazz scene. October sees ‘England’s new jazz superstar’ Anthony Strong on 19th and award winning jazz and hip-hop star Soweto Kinch on 26th. Both are incredible performers and you probably won’t be able to catch them in such an intimate venue for much longer.

For tickets and more info visit www.studio2liverpool.com

Film will play a big part of the festival with Grimmfest and the British Film Institute announcing a programme of horror classics over the festival. There are horror readings planned at Waterstones in Liverpool ONE, Zombie Paintball at 1 Mount Pleasant, a Halloween Goes Wrong Party with ?Dead Wrong at club Aura and Haunted Liverpool events across the city.

Grimmfest festival director Simeon Halligan said: ‘’Grimm up north’ is quickly becoming the UK’s home of horror and fantasy films outside of London and we are excited to be part of the new Liverpool horror festival this year.

Other highlights include the Horror Talk horror quiz, to crown the first Master or Mistress of the Macabre 2013, Neal Atkinson’s Psychic night and an alternative 80s and industrial DJ set with Ben Christo from Sisters of Mercy at Eric’s.

Psychic investigator Roy Basnett, presenter of the highly popular paranormal radio show (City Talk 105.9FM) will be host a Victorian style séance.

The Evil Dead multimedia event at Eric’s, is the creation of Ivan Hell, from new Liverpool act Songs About Death, with the help of cult artist Esa Shields. The duo will play their keyboard and synth-based music to a simultaneous screening of the original Evil Dead film and the 2013 remake.

We’re really pleased that Liverpool Horror Fest were so enthusiastic about the idea, it’s gonna be awesome” said Ivan Hell.

Day tickets available, Thurs 31Oct £5, Friday 1 Nov & Sat 2 Nov £10 and 3 day festival pass £20. Tickets available from the ticket quarter, Queens Square. Tickets bought in advance get 10% off Smiffy’s fancy dress shop of ticket.

Liverpool Irish Festival 10 - 20 Oct 2013

The U.K’s most successful Irish cultural festival, now in its 11th year, will run from Thursday 10 to Sunday 20 October 2013. The annual festival celebrates the links between Liverpool and Ireland.

The cultural celebration brings together the colourful Irish heritage of Liverpool, with the best of contemporary and traditional Irish arts and culture. A rich mix of music, drama, comedy, film, talks, literature, lectures and walks will fill the concert halls, pubs, clubs, museums and gallery’s throughout the city for the ten day festival.

Highlights include a rare showing in the UK, of director Lenny Abramson’s (Garage, What Richard Did) first feature length film, Adam and Paul (2004), taking place on Thursday 17 October at FACT. Followed by an after show discussion with the man himself, who is taking a break from finishing off his fourth feature, Frank, a comedy about a young wannabe musician donning a giant papier-mache head, loosely inspired by musician Chris Sievey’s Frank Sidebottom persona, starring Michael Fassbender and Domhnall Gleeson.

A programme of classic and contemporary short films curated by Úna Feely of Indie Cork Film Festival takes place on Sunday 13 and Monday 14 October at the Picturehouse at FACT. Una Feely brings us some of the best and most interesting short films produced in Ireland this year, as well as some of the great shorts of the past. Once again the screenings will be introduced by some of Ireland’s finest young filmmakers.

As always, it is music that takes centre stage with over 100 musicians from Ireland and Liverpool’s own vibrant Irish music scene - the festival is shaping up to be the country’s premier celebration of Ireland’s glorious music.

Irish music legend Christy Moore is at Liverpool Philharmonic on Saturday 12 October and the opening night’s concert at the Epstein features Celtic superstars Pádraig Rynne, Donal Lunny and Sylvain Barou on Thursday 10 October. Lumiere have grown from strength to strength, bringing their distinct sound from the cosy pub snugs of their native Kerry to international concert halls around the world and now to Liverpool’s Sefton Park Palm House on Sunday 13 October. The groundbreaking, part supergroup, part sessions, project The Irish Sea Sessions returns on Friday 18

October at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall with a radically new and exciting line up of the most talented musicians in their field.

This year’s new-look new line-up includes: Declan O’Rourke, Robert Vincent, Pauline Scanlon, Alan Burke, Bernard O’Neill, Gino Lupari, Dave Munnelly, Neil Campbell, Terry Clarke-Coyne, Eamon Coyne, Mick Coyne, Sean Regan and Emily Portman. Performances by Damien Dempsey have become one of the cornerstones of Liverpool Irish Festival, he plays The Kazimier on 16 October.

To celebrate hs part in The Irish Sea Sessions, Liverpool singer Robert Vincent will be performing a brand new track which was written for the event titled ‘Weight of the Sea’ and will be released as a single on 21st October.

This year will also see the launch of The Festival Club which will run on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights during the festival at The Zanzibar Club on Seel Street. It will be hosted by local musicians Alan O’Hare and Ian Prowse and will feature performances from popular local musicians and those performing at the festival.

Liverpool Irish Festival facts Guinness consumption in the city will spike during the Festival period, with O’Neill’s on Hanover Street alone reckoning on pulling over 5000 pints of the black and white stuff!

Over the past 10 years over 200,000 people have attended the festival – holding hands they would reach from Liverpool to Dublin and back There have been over 400 shows, With over 3000 performers taking part, More than 1000 musicians have performed Visitors to the festival have travelled not just from Ireland but from Norway, Netherlands, Canada to New Zealand Christy Moore has performed the most, racking up four festival appearances More information on the Festival can be found at www. liverpoolirishfestival.com and on Facebook and Twitter.

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ABANDON NORMAL DEVICES

AND (Abandon Normal Devices) is an innovative, dynamic and exciting festival that brings together new cinema, digital culture and art. Sarah O’ Hara spoke to Festival Director Gaby Jenks to find out what’s going on this year.

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WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND THE FESTIVAL’S NAME? Abandon Normal Devices was inspired by a set of cards called The Oblique Strategies, which were created by Brian Eno. The cards give you instructions on how to break through when you’re stuck creatively. When we were trying to come up with a name for the festival we used the cards and one of them was called ‘Abandon Normal Instruments’ and we altered this slightly to become Abandon Normal Devices. We loved it because it was a manifesto - how can we change the way people interact with work and how can work change the way people are thinking?

AND IT’S NOW IN ITS 5TH YEAR - HAS THE FESTIVAL MET OR EVEN EXCEEDED YOUR EXPECTATIONS? It has certainly exceeded them! AND was only supposed to be a four year festival that coincided with the Cultural Olympiad, and noone really expected the impact it would have.

It’s enabled us to deliver a programme right across the region and we’ve had a real impact on the DIY arts scene. The festival has allowed lots of artists to take risks that they wouldn’t normally be able to do, because we’re able to give emerging artists the budget to do so.

FUNDING SEEMS SO VITAL TO THE NURTURING OF CREATIVE TALENT - I BELIEVE AND HAD FUNDING FROM LEGACY TRUST UK AND THE BFI FILM FUND… Yes, Legacy Trust UK were part of the funding for the Cultural Olympiad and it [funding] gives you a huge amount of freedom to develop the creative community and such talented individuals. It encourages emerging artists and those who aren’t sure how to communicate their work yet, so AND helps these artists to test their work, redefine the language in which we talk about it and get people’s opinions.

ON SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER AND ARE HOSTING A WORLD FAIR STYLE EVENT, WHICH INCLUDES FLYING MACHINES AND OPTICAL ILLUSIONS - IT ALL SOUNDS A BIT LIKE A HOLLYWOOD FILM! Well there is something about AND that is so cinematic. The festival is an intense couple of days and features work that doesn’t really fit into a gallery context. At the World Fair we will have work by people who are making things at home, in addition to work from other

artistic communities. We have people who are working with flying machines, people who are making new types of devices - someone has actually created a hammer that takes a picture of the moment of impact with another object!

A lot of the projects are in development so it’s about the audience coming in, testing it, telling us what they think about it and you’ll see a lot of new forms of artistic practice..

It’s very much an experimental film. They’ve been collating stories about cinema and what it means to the people of Liverpool, and stories about memorable things that have happened to these people. The film is a live cinematic experiment where the audience will be able to interact with the dialogue. It’s about creating a prototype cinematic experience and experiments are all part of the Festival.

YOU’RE ALSO HOSTING THE PREMIERE OF CINEMACITY, WHICH IS ABOUT LIVERPUDLIANS AND CREATED BY TWO RESIDENT ARTISTS AT FACT. WHAT CAN AUDIENCES EXPECT FROM THE FILM?

AND Festival takes place at FACT Liverpool from Thursday 3rd October to Saturday 5th October. To find out more about please visit: www.andfestival.org.uk

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Crime and Punishment, the classic 19th century Russian novel

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, is coming to the Liverpool Playhouse this October in conjunction with Citizens Theatre and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. Sarah O’ Hara speaks to actor Alan Best (Holby City, The Woman in Black) about playing the lead in this classic moral fable…

BESTINSHOW YOU PLAY THE PROTAGONIST RASKOLNIKOV IN THE PRODUCTION OF CRIME AND PUNISHMENT. COULD YOU TELL US A BIT MORE ABOUT HIM AND WHAT HIS ROLE IS IN THE STORY? The play centres around the decision he makes about committing murder, and the story follows him as he comes to terms with what he has done. The story delves into how society and his family make him feel, and the social reaction to what he has done. He’s a young man of 23, a student who is trying to find out who he is. He’s a character that people can identify with because everybody goes through that phase of trying to figure out their own identity, be that by getting a tattoo or listening to certain types of music. His way of trying to create an identity however was a bit more extreme and a bit of a mad action.

We had 5 weeks of rehearsals as a cast with Dominic Hill [Director] and Chris Hannan. It was a very collaborative process in discovering what Raskolnikov is all about and you get so much from the script. It’s a brilliant script and you want to tell the story as truthfully as you can.

HOW HAVE YOU PREPARED FOR THE ROLE? THE STORY DEALS WITH A LOT OF DARK THEMES IN ADDITION TO GUILT AND REDEMPTION… I studied the novel and kept a pen and notepad by me to make notes about the character.

DOMINIC HILL HAS BROUGHT HIS OWN INFLUENCES OF WORKING IN A RUSSIAN THEATRE TO THIS PRODUCTION - HOW HAS THIS AFFECTED THE STYLE OF THE PLAY? Without giving too much away, he worked with

WILL THE PRODUCTION STICK CLOSELY TO THE NOVEL OR IS THIS PRODUCTION A NEW TWIST ON THE STORY? The novel itself is about 1000 pages long so obviously you can’t tell all of it in a 2 and ½ hour production. Chris Hannan’s adaptation has picked out the key themes of the novel and explored them so we remain as true as we can to the original story. Obviously to condense the story certain cuts had to be made but all of the characters are still there.

a Russian Theatre company and brought these influences aesthetically to this production.

All of the actors will be onstage constantly and it’s a very stripped-back performance.

We create a suggestion of Russia in that time instead of literally showing it. At one point the characters talk about Lucien who is the fiance of Raskolnikov’s sister, and you see the actor at the back of the stage putting on his costume to become Lucien. It’s about telling the story as clearly as possible whilst everyone is onstage.

WERE THERE ANY CHALLENGES IN PUTTING ON THE PLAY? It’s such a classic novel that is loved by so many people - you want to get it right. The story is so vast but in the end, we’re not pretending to be anything but actors telling this amazing story.

Crime and Punishment is at the Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday 1st - Saturday 19th October. Tickets cost between £12 and £23 and can be purchased from the theatre box office (0151 709 4776) or www.everymanplayhouse.com

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SEANMCCANN Liverpool-based Irish artist Sean McCann is about to have his first solo exhibition at the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum. ‘Journey Through Landscape’ will feature a collection of evocative landscape paintings inspired by his travels. We spoke to the artist about the show and his career.

HOW DID YOUR CAREER BEGIN? I originally come from Northern Ireland, a place called Ballymoney. I’ve always been interested in arts and I went to foundation art college in Belfast, then after that did a BA in Fine Art in Brighton for three years, followed by a masters degree in Birmingham. And then after that I delved into London, where most of the artists headed at that period in time, to the East End. I had a studio there for years where I lived and worked. After that I decided I wanted to move to a place where there were magical landscapes. So for me and that time it was Scotland.

WERE YOU ALWAYS PAINTING LANDSCAPES? No, I wasn’t. When I was at college....you have a lot of influence, a lot of teachers and diverse ideas. It’s quite confusing at times because you have an abundance of stuff being thrown at you from all angles really. So those early years were in a sense experimentation, I always painted but the nature of my painting has changed and varied through that time. When I was in Scotland I painted landscapes, when I was in Ireland I painted landscapes...but the nature of the landscapes I painted was slightly different, more abstract. There was a different

feel to it; it was an evolutionary process. So it really isn’t until the last few years I feel that I found a particular way that I am happy and content, and it’s my truth in a sense. And that’s how I’ve come about to make the landscapes that will be in this exhibition really.

SO EVERYTHING IN THE EXHIBITION IS FAIRLY RECENT THEN? Yeah, they’ve been made since 2010. The paintings consist of the Highlands of Scotland, the Lake District, some Cheshire, North Wales and Canada. Places I’ve been and visited. It wasn’t really with the specific intention of the type of work, or a specific place. I had the space which was fantastic, it was just a natural work process that I went through to just keep creating the work really.

IS THERE A TYPE OF LANDSCAPE THAT YOU ARE DRAWN TO? Yeah, I have to be moved by the landscape I paint. So one of my favourite types of landscape are mountains, you know, the grandness and the ruggedness. Having lived in the highlands of Scotland, and also the West Coast in Ireland – I lived in isolation for a couple of years there - and again that was a similar experience as the Highlands in Scotland. I had

the rugged coastline, the sea...a very similar kind of living experience. I had a cottage that had a river running alongside it. I couldn’t see any other houses from the road - I was a mile from the main road. Even the main road then was a track, and five miles away from the main village. So I was really placing myself in a strange situation in a sense, but what we did find is having lived in those places in the end you get to know and feel for what it’s really like. Because despite the beauty that we see in these plAces when we visit as tourists, the reality of it is that those places in winter can be quite difficult as well. That made me closer to those kinds of landscapes.

However that’s not to say that they always have to be dramatic, but I have to initially feel that there’s a connection with where I am and why I’m doing it. So it’s not just turning around and facing north or south just for the sake of it – it has to mean something to me. Because if it doesn’t, it’s certainly not going to mean anything to anyone else.

See ‘Journey through Landscape’ at the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 4UE, from October 26 - November 24.

JEN PERKIN

LIVERPOOL’S INTERNATIONAL ARTS VENUE

WHAT’S ON

Autumn Season 2013 Full listings www.thecapstonetheatre.com

Grand Union Orchestra

Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts

Saturday 12th October, 7.30pm £13.50 (£10.50 concessions and £7.50 under 16s)

Monday 7th October, 7.30pm £11.50 (£9.50 concessions)

Trembling Bells and Mike Heron Tuesday 15th October, 7.30pm £14 (£11.50 concessions)

Instructions for a Better Life Thursday 24th October, 7.30pm £11.50 (£9.50 concessions)

´ Branka Parlic: The Cone Gathers

The Necks Friday 1st November, 7.30pm £16.50 (£14 concessions)

Tuesday 12th November, 7.30pm £14 (£11.50 concessions)

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Melody loses her Mojo LIVERPOOL PLAYHOUSE THEATRE, TUESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER

Puppetry is becoming a highly innovative and extremely creative addition to many theatre productions, and Melody loses her Mojo uses them well. Following the story of 15 year old Melody, a teenager in care and separated from her sister Harmony, Keith Saha’s production packs a punch with its hip hop beats, dry humour and gritty themes.

Opening the production were cellist Hannah Marshall and UK Champion Beatboxer Hobbit, both magnificent musicians and a daring but brilliant combination. Providing the atmospheric music for vital key scenes and character motifs, the mixture of classical and contemporary music had this reviewer tapping her feet.

Enter Melody (Remmie Milner), complete with attitude and clever rhymes. Lyrics about the binary opposites of getting into trouble and staying on the straight and narrow were sharp and intelligent, reinforcing the issues that young people have to face on a daily basis.

The everyday realities of living in and leaving the care system including foster families and finding work were dealt with realistically, sensitively and exceptionally, emphasising not only the teenager’s worries but also the concerns of the care workers.Remmie Milner’s characterisation as Melody was absolutely outstanding. Quick to react to the comments

of others, but vulnerable and caring in regards to her sister, her three-dimensional approach to the character enabled the audience to empathise with her situation but also drew concern for her safety by the second act.

Accompanying Melody were friends Rizla (Darren Kuppan) and Blessing (Simone James), a young man who had recently left the care system and a teenage girl whose story was only revealed in the later half of the second act. The back and forth banter between the two was hilarious to behold, building up to the drama that unfolds in the telling of their stories.

involving karate moves and noises provided

by Beatboxer Hobbit. The moral aspect of Melody’s decisions were visually represented

by Mojo - a reminder that growing up can be one of the most difficult transitions in life.

Melody loses her Mojo is that rare combination of truthful humour, drama and creativity.

Twenty Stories High have created a phenomenal and eye-opening production that represents youth culture in a positive light.

Showing that all young people have aspirations regardless of their situations, this touring production is a must-see.

Stealing the show, however, were some rather different puppets, namely the adorable Mojo. A blue monster rucksack, his body was manipulated throughout the show by talented puppeteers Zoe Hunter and Samuel Dutton.

He acted as Melody’s moral conscience and helped her to focus on her studies. Watch out for the brilliant scene where he is introduced,

SARAH O’HARA |

Oct - Nov

What’s On STATIk

Sat 19 Oct | familyshow

BEYOND THE VEIL

SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER, LIVERPOOL ACTOR’S STUDIO THEATRE Touring theatre company Mikron bring you a crime thriller that will have you buzzing with anticipation.

Focusing on the gardeners of Thistledale Allotments, Detective Starkey is called in when a body is found.

With only bees as witnesses, they must delve into the hive and solve the crime in this comedy of hilarious proportions.

BLOOD BROTHERS

Energetic clowning and a vibrant soundtrack in this hilarious show for ages 5+

£8 adults | £6 children

Best Of BE Festival Tue 22 Oct | Drama

Award-winning international shows

£10 (£8 conc)

Translunar Paradise Fri 25 Oct | Drama

MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER - SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER LIVERPOOL EMPIRE THEATRE

The Scotsman

The classic Willy Russell story comes back to its hometown as the intertwining stories of twin brothers separated at birth is retold. Starring Maureen Nolan as the troubled Mrs Johnstone, show stopping musical numbers including ‘Tell me it’s not true’ will have you shedding tears of both laughter and sadness.

Lucy Porter

£12 (£10 conc)

Thu 24 Oct | Standupcomedy As seen on Mock The Week and Never Mind The Buzzcocks, don’t miss Lucy’s brand new show.

£14 (£10 conc)

Hurricane Hill Fri 18 - Sat 19 Oct | Drama | £10 (£8 conc)

Stephen Fearing Tue 29 Oct | Acoustic | £10

Failure Wed 30 Oct | Theatre | £10 (£8 conc)

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

TUESDAY 1ST - SATURDAY 19TH OCTOBER, LIVERPOOL PLAYHOUSE THEATRE Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s timeless novel comes to the Liverpool Playhouse in this stunning adaptation by Chris Hannan and director Dominic Hill. Starring Adam Best as troubled student Raskolnikov, this story of crime and society expectation is a hard hitting and mesmorising tale set in 19th century Russia. A must see for any fan of classic literature.

SARAH O’ HARA

Chelsea Hotel Fri 1 - Sat 2 Nov | Theatre | £12 (£10 conc)

The Pied Piper Tue 3 Dec - Sat 11 Jan | familyshow

unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk 1 Hope Place (off Hope Street), Liverpool

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JOHN LYDON

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John Lydon was only in the Sex Pistols for 3 years, and though he went on to form the – arguably better - band Public Image Limited, that short-lived stint remains what he is best known for. The association dies hard – as evidenced by the fact that when transcribing this interview I absentmindedly titled the file on my desktop ‘Johnny Rotten’. t’s a persona he’s clearly happy to cling on to – see a mid 2000s reformation of the Pistols, reality TV appearances and those infamous advertisements. But that’s not what we’re phoning Lydon at his LA home to speak about today. We’re talking about the return of PIL – after a decade between records, the band released the triumphant ‘This is PIL’ last year and are currently touring the UK YOU’VE LIVED IN AMERICA FOR A WHILE NOW. HAS THAT FACT HAD AN EFFECT ON THIS NEW RECORD? No. Because basically I’ve reflected back on my childhood in England, which I thought would be a wise thing to do because I’d been away for so long from the music making and I didn’t want people to think I began as Johnny Rotten, and nothing before ever existed. Rotten is a very important part of my personality but it’s not all there is. A lot of conversations that we had went into the lyrics, and the emotions that we were dealing with. From childhood onwards.

BUT DO YOU THINK YOU WOULD HAVE EXPRESSED YOURSELF THROUGH MUSIC REGARDLESS? I don’t know – I might have turned criminal! I might have done many, many things. There weren’t many opportunities in the council flats in them days. And there’s even less now, I know. It was a lucky break, let’s put it that way.

And I’ve never looked back. I went at it running and fully loaded. Because you know I read everything, I liked everything musically, so it was yippee ay yo. I got on that 3-legged horse and whipped it to the curb.

YOU’VE HAD WELL DOCUMENTED TROUBLES WITH RECORD LABELS, AND HAVE GONE INDEPENDENT FOR THE LATEST RECORD. IS THERE A MIDDLE GROUND DO YOU THINK? Well unless I run out and grab a pair of rich parents, it’s very difficult indeed! The only real money to be made is doing advertisements – hence butter! I mean that resolved some serious issues there financially for me. I got out of a record deal with the funds from that, and funded PIL. SO THAT WAS A MEANS TO AN END

THEN. IS THERE ANY PRODUCT YOU WOULD SAY NO TO LENDING YOUR NAME TO? Well I’m not going to be selling sanitary napkins am I? It has to be something I directly relate to, and I’ve got to say the British dairy industry I seriously relate to. I was sick of seeing Lurpak and New Zealand butter on the shelves. That was a very poor indictment of joining the EU, that was. We don’t look out for our own in England, and that’s a shame. That old ethos of eat locally, that was a rarity in Britain. Luckily that’s coming back somewhat. And that’s me.

I’m not just flogging butter, I had to take the whole agenda and agree with every aspect of it before I would commit to such a thing.

DOES IT SURPRISE YOU WHEN PEOPLE EXPECT YOU TO BE A FRIGHTENING OR CONFRONTATIONAL PERSON? Well if somebody attacks me verbally I’m going to come right back at them, it’s as simple as that. My words are my bullets. I’ve been misrepresented in the media for so long now it’s become...for many journalists it’s become acceptable to believe their own rubbish. It’s a bit unbearable from time to time.

DO YOU THINK YOU’RE MISUNDERSTOOD? Ha. One thing I know about the human race is we’re all misunderstood, constantly.

DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF A CONTRARIAN? No. Very far from it. Irony, that would be my major tour de force. Say one thing to mean another. That’s a most excellent form of wisdom I think. And a great sense of fun in that too – but that’s how it is. I’m determined to enjoy my life – this is all I know. If there’s a heaven – well that’d be nice and I can wait for that as long as possible, but I intend to be around until at least 100.

DO PUNK AND ANARCHY HAVE ANY MEANING? Anarchy is for the middle classes, it always has been. It doesn’t offer an answer, and therefore it doesn’t interest me. I mean people mis-assume, erroneously, that I’m an anarchist.

Because I used it in a song. In some ways you’re still used as a shorthand for anarchy. Oh but oddly enough, I find that for these alleged anarchists – I am the one person they hate the most.

BECAUSE YOU’RE NOT ANARCHIC ENOUGH? Well no, because I came up with it first.

PUNK WAS SEEN AS A YOUTHFUL MOVEMENT - DO YOU FEEL LIKE THE YOUNGER GENERATION NOW ARE QUESTIONING THINGS? Some are, but not all. I mean what were those last riots about? I know there was a great deal of tensions, and police brutality being there and all of that – but to end up being all about Samsung TV and designer sneakers....that’s quite a pathetic riot. Unfortunately people died. But it was all about products; advertising, you know. That’s the repercussions of advertising. Luckily not my kind of advertising.

I don’t think anywhere was raided for its butter.

YOU SEEM LIKE A VERY FORWARD LOOKING PERSON. I’m not one to wallow in past miseries, am I? Where does that get ya? And I don’t have anything like self pity going on. It’s one of the major lessons my Mum and Dad taught me, that I appreciate very much. No self pity. Will not be tolerated. It’s very very useful and healthy to not wallow in such nonsenses.

Because ultimately that’s an act of selfishness.

You’ve just got to get on with it. The cards you were dealt with at birth, that’s it. Get on with it.

PIL LIVE IS A VERY POWERFUL EXPERIENCE - I CAN’T IMAGINE YOU DOING THAT UNLESS YOUR HEART WAS REALLY IN IT. No no no. If the longing isn’t there then I won’t be there. It requires a lot of push in me to get on that stage, because I’m nervous like hell before a gig. The stage fright is sometimes almost overwhelming, but once on – phwar.

That’s the reason I’m alive. And I know that, and I know I belong there. That’s when I’m completely in sync with the universe.

JENNIFER PERKIN

PETERBENTHAM

Pete Bentham has been fighting the good fight for DIY music for some time now. As well as being frontman of Pete Bentham and the Dinner Ladies, and helping to run fortnightly free Rock & Roll shows at Mello Mello, he also puts on the annual Chickenstock festival, coming up this month. We took a moment out of the busy man’s schedule...

FIRST OF ALL - WHERE DID THE DINNER LADIES NAME COME FROM? My mum was a dinner lady so it’s named after that. Six years ago I got really really ill and I was in hospital. I nearly didn’t make it. My mum came on the bus from Widnes to visit me every day. When you’re in hospital thinking ‘Shit, am I going to get out of this alive?’ you start thinking of what you’re going to do with your life, and I thought ‘I really need to get back into playing again’. I’d been putting on gigs but not playing. So I said when I get out I’m going to start a band and call them the Dinner Ladies, after my mum, so thats how the band started.

SO WHAT SORT OF MUSIC DOES YOUR BAND MAKE? Thing is because we have a sense of humour we get dismissed as a joke band. Bands like Madness always had that problem but the thing is Madness have written some of the most classic rock tunes ever. I think especially in the punk scene you get bands saying ‘smash the system’, ranting at you. But often if you make something entertaining it’s a much better way to get your point across, like the way that BIll HIcks used humour to get his point across.

PETE BENTHAM AND THE DINNER

LADIES HAVE A NEW RECORD COMING OUT LATER THIS YEAR I BELIEVE? Yep, the album was recorded at Mello Mello, we’re just trying to finish that off - prob by November. It’s a bit of a concept album as well, it’s about the idea of community - how people are less trustful of the government and politicians and banks and that kind of thing, and how in the future there will be people getting together and organising themselves.

Not necessarily in like a revolutionary way, but like these guys [Mello Mello] and the Kazimier, you’ve got that idea of songs about unity and community and that.

AND YOU TELL ME YOU’VE FOUND THE PERFECT COVER FOR IT? We’ve got a really good cover. It’s like a recession album, so I had an idea of having a fold-out with all the lyrics and pictures of all closed down shops, like old video shops and thought: ‘I wonder if anyone’s done it?’

And I looked online and a girl had already done it. Apparently it’s from Speke and it’s still there - it’s a knackered old cafe that’s got corrugate iron over it, and someone has painted in big letters over it: ‘I heart here’. It’s just dead poignant. It’s that idea that everything’s fucked, no one’s got any money and things are really down but people have still got spirit to overcome it. Which is kind of the theme of it.

HOW IS THE DIY SCENE AT THE MOMENT? There is a whole global DIY thing that came out of the punk scene. And it’s completely lived on, it’s even bigger. For example, we’ve got an agent in Germany - nothing fancy, just a girl who books shows for us - and we started playing in squats. And every time there was somebody there doing what I do, everywhere you find them. It’s the idea of people who reject the idea of music being an industry - it’s just music being music.

I remember during the Capital of Culture me and my mates getting picked up on Duke St posting flyers for a gig. They said, ‘You can’t do that, it’s capital of culture’, and I said ‘This IS the culture!’.The Beatles didn’t fall from the sky, they started in a shitty basement. They thought culture was paying a million pounds for someone to come from Australia or whatever. The culture starts at the bottom and works its way up.

The fifth Chickenstock festival will take place at the Sefton Park Cricket Club on October 13. Bands include Rory & Ned, Bolshy, Super Fast Girlie Show, Loose Moose String Band and of course Pete Bentham and the Dinner Ladies. Starts 4pm, £5 on the door.

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CATCHAWAVEORTWO Wave Machines’ frontman Tim Bruzon talks to us about unconvincing tribute acts, less drinking and messing about and future plans to dip back into their first record.

HOW WAS IT FOR YOU CLOSING THE FIRST EDITION OF THE LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL? It was actually a really fun gig for us. We had the disappointment of having our set at Festival No.6 cancelled because of the bad weather a week earlier so we were really eager to play. I like the venue too.

YOU HAVE PLAYED TWICE IN THE FESTIVAL, AS YOU WERE PREVIOUSLY IN SUMMERCAMP’S LINE UP. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT LIMF? I think making a noise about the musical diversity of the city is worth doing. Not sure about the tribute acts though.

YOU HAVE GOT ONLY ONE GIG ON THE HORIZON (31 OCTOBER, FRANCE). WHAT ARE WAVE MACHINES’ PLANS AT THE MOMENT? Right now I’ve got a few other little projects on the go, which I’m busying myself with. Once there’s headspace available for writing more writing will happen. Until then…

HAVEN’T YOU WRITTEN ANY NEW MATERIAL? Not yet, I’m thinking about it a lot though,

which direction to go in.

GENERALLY SPEAKING, THE SONGS OF YOUR SECOND ALBUM SOUND DARKER, MORE MATURE AND RICHLY TEXTURED THAN THE ONES IN YOUR DEBUT. BUT THE FRESHNESS AND QUIRKY FUN INHERENT IN YOUR DEBUT IS INCOMPARABLE TO POLLEN’S. HOW WOULD YOU EVALUATE YOUR MATURATION? It’s true. They are two very different states of mind and I think a lot changed in between those two records. A lot of living happened and there was a lot less messing about and drinking. It shows in the music.

SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE YOU’RE LISTENING TO TWO DIFFERENT WAVE MACHINES. ESSENTIALLY, IS IT THE ONE THAT STEPPED AWAY FROM A MORE OBVIOUS POP IN ORDER TO STEP FORWARD TO A MORE ARTY POP? I felt very strongly about wanting to do something more serious. If as a writer you have an itch to scratch you better scratch it.

ABOUT YOUR FUTURE ALBUM, I GUESS YOU ARE GOING TO CONTINUE AND

DEVELOP YOUR SECOND ALBUM’S DIRECTION. I MEAN, IS THERE A TURNING BACK TO WAVE IF YOU’RE REALLY THERE’S SOUND AFTER POLLEN? OR WOULD YOU AIM FOR A ‘MEETING POINT’?

For any future material I would certainly dip back into the first record and take some inspiration from those energetic elements, but I don’t see any point in repeating the same trick.

DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA OF WHEN YOUR THIRD RECORD MIGHT BE RECORDED? No. POLLEN WAS RELEASED THREE YEARS AND A HALF AFTER WAVE IF YOU’RE REALLY THERE. LOOKING BACK AT IT, DO YOU REGRET THAT LONG GAP? It definitely would have helped to have released it sooner but I don’t have any regrets.

There was a lot of business wrangling going on that slowed things right down for us and, it’s true, we took a while getting the songs together. But there’s no point looking back and moaning. No one wants to hear you moan.

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10th - 20th October 2013 Arts, Culture, Community, Heritage - and Craic!

Musical highlights include:

10th October Pádraig Rynne, Donal Lunny & Sylvain Barou 11th October Luka Bloom 12th October Christy Moore 13th October Lumiere 16th October Damien Dempsey 16th & 17th October Andy Irvine 18th October The Irish Sea Sessions 19th October Sean Taylor 20th October Festival Finale Supper Concert with The Rambling Boys of Pleasure AND the best of contemporary Irish film at Picturehouse at FACT, Flann O’Brien at the ‘the Fly’, and a late night Festival Club at the Zanzibar.

PLUS Heritage walks and talks, pub music sessions, ceilis and concerts!

For complete details of all the Festival events visit www.liverpoolirishfestival.com

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YOU’VE SHOWN SUPPORT FOR A LOT OF UNSIGNED ARTISTS - DO YOU THINK IT’S HARDER FOR AN ASPIRING DJ TO BE SUCCESSFUL THAN, SAY, A BAND? I think it’s easier for a DJ to get noticed these days but just as hard to be good.

I READ SOMEWHERE THAT WHEN GROWING UP YOU LISTENED TO ROCK AND METAL. IS THIS REFLECTED IN YOUR OWN MUSIC? Well, I listened to a lot of grunge music and still listen to a fair amount of drone/soundscape music – but they are just examples of alternative music scenes, with music made by creative people rather than classically trained people, and I think that’s exactly the same as the type of genres in which I’ve done my thing.

BETWEEN GIGGING AND PRODUCING, HOW DO YOU FIND THE TIME TO HEAD YOUR OWN RECORD LABEL, SAN CITY HIGH? These days I do everything with my label manager of San City High hat on to be honest – it’s made me relax a lot more as a DJ because I don’t necessarily think of myself in the middle of things all the time. I like the family dynamic of my record label, although I wish my team could actually travel with me more as I do end up still spending a lot of time on planes by myself!

ANY UP AND COMING ACTS YOU’RE INTERESTED IN AT THE MOMENT? Absolutely LOVE a band called DrDr – look ‘em up on Soundcloud – they sound a bit like Disclosure except they have the band dynamic and organic structure very evident in their tracks which makes seeing them live really exciting. I’m very proud to have signed one of their tracks for the forthcoming San City High E.P. and my latest “Mixmag Blowout” DJ mix album. There’s also a producer I’ve spotted on my travels called Brookson who makes deep house with that kind of speed garage edge that I’m all about.

YOU RELEASED SAN CITY HIGH ALL

STARS LAST YEAR, BUT CAN WE EXPECT AN ALBUM JUST FROM YOU ANY TIME SOON? Well making that All Stars album was kinda like hitting several birds with one stone because I got to throw down a load of my new track ideas whilst working on a collaboration project which was still all about other people at the same time. I think I’ve really fallen on my feet as a solo artist with my new single “Who Walks Alone” and I’m feeling very invigorated and excited about the way British dance music has made a big come back – so hopefully if I get enough time there’ll be a third album proper for 2014.

YOU’RE ALWAYS COLLABORATING AND REMIXING; WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK WITH IN THE FUTURE? I really enjoyed making that track “Dappa Trapper” with Hatcha. He’s one of my favourite DJs and also has a very different sound to me, so working with him was really fun. He’s been working on a new album very similar to my All Stars album recently, and actually tried to set another collab up but we haven’t been in the right place at the right time yet – hopefully we’ll get back in the studio again by at least early 2014. He’s one of the few DJs with a radio show that I YOU’RE INTERESTED IN ASTROPHYSICS AND MATHS. DO YOU SEE ANY CORRELATION BETWEEN MATHS AND

ELECTRO-TECHNICAL MUSIC? Indeed! It’s been fairly hard fitting in a second degree in astrophysics and quantum mechanics alongside my relentless touring schedule, but I’ve been getting good grades so far – mainly due to the amount of self-study I’ve been doing over the years already.

I don’t really know what the connection between these things is but there’s something about both disciplines relying on immersing yourself in a problem with an “in-the-moment” mentality which I find brings out the best in me. Trust me, there are lots of things I am a terrible stupid boy at, but quantum mechanics is one of the few things I find as interesting as alternative music, so my aim to get a post graduate qualification in the subject later down the line is a very serious ambition.

LASTLY, YOU’RE PLAYING AT SUBVERT ON SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER DOWN ON THE ALBERT DOCK - WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM YOUR SET? Hopefully I’ll do some tricks on the decks that will make you lot go “wooow!” and play some tunes that will make you go “fuck yehhh!”. I’ve worked on some retro 80s style anaglyphic 3D visuals for this tour, to keep the old school flavour that’s ever-present in my deep house/ speed garage sets these days, so having ravers there with 3D glasses on should be cool as fuck too haha!

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The legendary singer-songwriter has a new book out that deals with his love hate relationship of America. We spoke to Ray about the perfect riff.

YOUR NEW BOOK IS ABOUT YOUR LOVE HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE US. WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT? It’s in part about when the KInks got banned for 4 years which i thought was unjust. you’ll have to read the book because it’s a long story. I’m still very fond of it but my childhood illusions of America were shattered when we got banned which i though was unjust.

SO WOULD YOU SAY THAT YOU ARE QUITE A POLITICAL PERSON.

even when I’m writing text in a book it has to scan as if i could sing it so I’m not a normal author in that respect. I think the process is open to more scrutiny because it’s language and because you can make lines scan and rhyme in songs it has an air of completeness not necessarily with grammar. The book is a slightly longer process obviously but I’ve got songs that have hung around for years and I’ve never finished them. It’s a different kind of completeness, a different discipline that’s more different than i thought it would be.

I try to keep politics out of my work but I think if you write about the times you live in it’s irresponsible not to address the issues.

THE WASHINGTON POST USED ONE OF YOUR LYRIC’S RECENTLY WITH REFERENCE TO CURRENT EVENTS IN SYRIA. DID YOU SEE IT?

IS IT TRUE THAT YOU WERE TRAPPED IN THE CAVERN WHEN YOU PLAYED THERE IN THE 60’S AND THAT WATERLOO SUNSET WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN ABOUT LIVERPOOL?

Someone told me about that, Do it Again.It goes back to your earlier question. Sometimes you’re political without knowing about it and those lyric’s get picked up. When i write songs i don’t think about all the different possibilities where they can be used, it isn’t a political reference directly it but like i said it gives it a completeness when your song can fit or apply to anything.

Well it only had one exit. We travelled around in an old ambulance in those days and yes it was called Liverpool Sunset.

MUSWELL HILLBILLIES HAS JUST BEEN REMASTERED. WERE YOU INVOLVED WITH THE PROCESS? I had control of the mixes and choose some the out-takes, it was hands off but i had input.

IS IT AN UNUSUAL EXPERIENCE VISITING A BODY OF WORK AFTER SUCH A LONG TIME? It’s amazing, what freaks me out Paul about playing tapes back is that the tapes ran and you heard the conversations between the two of us. That was me then and that was Dave then and he hasn’t changed at all. Brilliant player but irritating. Back to another life...

YOU’VE WRITTEN SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE SONGS EVER AND YOUR LYRICS ARE INCREDIBLY DESCRIPTIVE..

HOW DOES IT COMPARE WHEN YOU ARE WRITING A BOOK, IS THE PROCESS SIMILAR OR IS IT COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. That’s a really good question...with words you don’t have to make them rhyme but

A LOT OF PEOPLE ASPIRE TO THE PERCEIVED ROCKSTAR LIFESTYLE. IS IT EVERYTHING IT’S CRACKED UP TO BE? The night You Really Got Me got to No 1 i had influenza and i was stuck on a train that broke down in the West Country after a gig and it was freezing so there’s always a double edge to it. It’s great to enjoy the great moments, in the book i talk about when The Kinks played for the rock and roll hall of fame at the Cleveland Stadium. I remember saying to the band Enjoy tonight because we’ve done it!

You’re so busy as a rule, on the road that you just want to get through the day and great moments slip you by.

YOUR SONGS ARE EVERYWHERE, DO YOU EVER GET SURPRISED WHEN YOU HEAR ONE? It’s great when that happens and it’s happened a few times when I’ve been to see a movie and they’ve got my song in it and i think, Who wrote that?

YOU FORGET IT’S ONE OF YOURS?

Yes but it’s when i forget where i live that it’s a problem.

WHAT’S A PERFECT RIFF? In the book i talk about looking for the great riffs. When i wrote You Really Got Me I was searching for something that would really resonate with people, really simple and effective. I always look for a great riff before i write a song. An instrumental phrase that can be repeated over the melody and then I know I’m onto something. Riffs and hooks are the fodder of songwriting.

WE SPOKE TO ONE OF THE CUNARD YANKS RECENTLY ABOUT ALL THE MUSIC THEY BROUGHT OVER. IT HAD A HUGE EFFECT ON THE TYPE IF MUSIC AVAILABLE AND WAS DIFFERENT FROM WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE THROUGH REGULAR CHANNELS. Yes the sailors and the American Air Force bases from WW2. When i started out as a young musician I played in bands on the bases and they always had new jazz and blues records from America.

DO YOU REMEMBER ANY EARLY RECORDS THAT REALLY SWITCHED YOU ON? Yes, The Coasters and a song called Money by Barrett Strong - that’s got a classic riff in it and What I Say by Ray Charles.

DO YOU STILL WRITE SONGS THE SAME WAY, IS IT THE SAME APPROACH? Sometimes when i get a melody i work out how to stick a good phase/musical riff underneath it. You usually find that the best songs are amenable to a little riff underneath.

Ray Davies will be signing copies of his book at Waterstones on Wed 2nd October American : The Kinks, the Road and the Perfect Riff is out now.

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THEMAGICAL MYSTERYTOUR

They have the music, the looks and the attitude. With just three singles released on Heavenly Recordings – the last one, ‘Keep In The Dark’, out on October 7th – Temples are one of the hottest and most interesting bands in the country, and they are now embarking on a world tour with a layover in Liverpool. Adam Smith (keyboards) and Sam Toms (drums) acknowledge they are not The Beatles, and yet they are doing this interview in a bedroom with such things as a red raincoat and flashy yellow sunglasses on... ORIOL BOSCH || THE FIRST THING I SAW WHEN I CHECKED OUT YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE WAS A COMMENT SAYING: “YOU GUYS ARE COOL”. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Adam: I don’t think we are very cool, no.

Sam: We are nice, and it’s cool to be nice.

A: Yeah, we are nice people, and that’s what being cool is.

OK, THAT’S NICE. WELL, PSYCHEDELIC MUSIC IS NOW BECOMING MORE AND MORE POPULAR AND YOU ARE ONE OF THE MOST PROMISING YOUNG PSYCHEDELIC BANDS. WHAT HAS INFLUENCED YOUR SOUND?

A: Oh, lots of things, right?

S: It’s difficult, things we can’t really talk about.

We don’t want kids to know.

A: (laughs) Yeah, that sort of stuff, and then Pink Floyd.

S: Yeah, general life experiences. I don’t know, really. Our sound is just whatever you like, isn’t it? You make what you’d like to hear yourself.

A: You make what you’d want to listen to. I think that’s pretty much it, nothing spectacular.

Just stuff that you’d quite like to hear.

S: Well, who would you put in that category?

Because I kind of get annoyed when people talk about this new wave of... because there’s bands that are not psychedelic at all and they get put in. If you are talking like The Black Angels, and there’s a lot of good stuff in Austin, and all that kind of stuff, they are the ones that deserve it really. And Toy, there’s a lot of good English bands as well, but...

A: Peace are not psychedelic and Swim Deep are not psychedelic.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE NEW GENERATION OF PSYCHEDELIC ARTISTS, THE CURRENT PSYCH WAVE?

NO, BUT THERE’S HOOKWORMS...

A: Oh yeah, Hookworms are great!

S: Oh yeah, we love Hookworms.

31 TEMPLES WILL PLAY AT THE KAZIMIER ON OCTOBER 15

AND JACCO GARDNER...

S: Yeah, he is great, and we played with him in Holland at a festival.

A: Yeah, there is some really good stuff out there, absolutely. Much better than us as well.

You know, we are big fans of these people.

BUT THERE IS NO PSYCH SCENE, RIGHT? A: I don’t think so, really.

S: Well, I say this all the time, but it’s been there since it started and it has never left. It’s just that people are now taking notice of it, I guess.

And that’s really nice, it’s nice that these bands and this style of music is getting recognized again.

A: People have always made [psychedelic music], haven’t they? Since the Sixties. And people haven’t known about it, but now it’s coming to the forefront.

YES, IT HAS RECENTLY BEEN THE LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PSYCHEDELIA HERE. S: Oh, man, I’m so jealous.

I THOUGHT THAT YOU WOULD PLAY IN IT, TO BE HONEST. S: We were supposed to be playing in Germany, but it got cancelled, so we could have done it in the end.

YOU’VE GOT QUITE A LEGION OF FANS AND YOU’VE SUPPORTED THE LIKES OF THE VACCINES, SUEDE, KASABIAN, AND, WELL, THE ROLLING STONES. AND YOU’RE NOW EMBARKING ON A HEADLINE TOUR, ALL THAT WITH JUST THREE SINGLES RELEASED. DO YOU FEEL ANY KIND OF PRESSURE TOWARDS YOUR DEBUT ALBUM? A: I don’t know, really. It’s just taking it as it comes, I think. It’s gone really fast and we just want to get on playing I think, above anything.

S: I don’t think there’s a pressure. Well, you’ve always got the pressure to entertain people, and you should always have that pressure. I don’t think it makes a difference what period it is in your career or whatever, there is always a pressure, but it’s an enjoyable pressure.

A: It should be fun, it should be a great tour.

ABOUT THE RECORD, HAVE YOU GOT ANY MATERIAL YET? IS THERE A DATE THAT YOU HAVE IN MIND TO RELEASE IT? A: It’s going to come out early next year. It’s all pretty much done, it just has to go through all that bullshit red tape crap.

YOU’VE BEEN HAILED BY NOEL GALLAGHER, WHO IS A HUGE BEATLES FAN BY THE WAY, AS “THE BEST NEW

BAND IN BRITAIN”. ARE YOU UP TO IT? A: I don’t know (laughs). We are not letting anything like that make us feel any different.

We just want to go out and play and record the next album and have fun. It’s nice to have that sort of support though.

S: It’s nice for someone we so much respect to say something like that. It’s kind of a boost really, and it makes you step up to the mark, I think, and hopefully we’ll become what he says we are.

WHAT’S TO BE EXPECTED OF YOUR SHOW AT THE KAZIMIER, IN LIVERPOOL? A: We love Liverpool, don’t we?

S: We did the festival, Sound City, and we also played at Leaf before that, and they both have been two of our best shows, really.

A: We love Liverpudlians. It’s going to be great.

I think the crowd has always been lovely in Liverpool, so I’m actually looking forward to that one, probably one of the most of the tour.

S: And hopefully there will be some good parties going on afterwords. We should have a brilliant band called Telegram with us.

A: They are a London band, they are sort of coming out now, they are absolutely brilliant, and amazing live.

S: But I don’t know what to expect.Hopefully it wil be busy and we all will have fun.

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OUTFIT

Ahead of their EVAC gig (October 12th) and upcoming support slots with Everything Everything and Dutch Uncles, we have an intimate, long chat –from these pages to our website– with the band’s Andrew Hunt (vocals, synths, guitar) about his ideal “listening setup” for their album Performance, one of the finest debuts of the year, what it is like to live with his band mates in a house/studio and how much of a Scouse he is.

AFTER BEING IN ALL THESE BANDS, WHAT MADE YOU FORM OUTFIT? I think all of us had spent quite a long time playing in bands where we were really trying to push the limits of our playing, and trying to make music that was technical in a way, and I think we all wanted to do a project which had more of a focus on emotion and more of a focus on the recordings being very good, sort of focusing on the real small details, like texture, the recording, but also trying to communicate something more emotional and trying to write some songs which were a bit more straightforward.

I LISTENED TO INDICA RITUAL AND APATT AND YES, THEY SOUND QUITE EXPERIMENTAL AND EVEN A BIT CRAZY. SO I WAS WONDERING, HOW DO YOU GO FROM THAT TO ‘SPRAYPAINT’? IS IT THE EMOTIONAL ASPECT? Actually, when I look back on it, if we’d carried on doing Indica Ritual, I think we would have ended up becoming Outfit, basically. It’s quite a natural progression just in terms of where we were going as a band.

Actually, the latter part of Indica’s music was recorded but was never released. In that time we started to become less frantic and less busy and we started to experiment with songs which were a bit more like songs as opposed to tracks. So the music was kind of going in that direction anyway. But then we changed members around and wanted to change the name... I mean, it is completely a separate band but I think, certainly, personally, I can see that’s where it was going even towards the end of that project.

AND HOW COME IT WASN’T RELEASED? Well, it’s hard to say, really. We recorded an album’s worth of material, which we still have, which occasionally I speak to people who heard of the band and they go “oh, send it to me”, and I say “yeah, yeah, will do”, and then I completely forget. But, I think we didn’t really take that band very seriously, in terms of it being anything like a career or anything like that. It was really just messing around and finding ourselves musically. In that sense it was very pure, it was just doing a band, and you want to see what you can do with your friends. So, we weren’t really that stressed out about not releasing it, we always knew we would go on and do another band, and probably that band would be better, so we’d just go on and do that. (laughs) YOUR DEBUT ALBUM SOUNDS REALLY MATURE FOR A DEBUT, A CONFIDENT RECORD THAT PRESENTS YOU WITH A STRONG IDENTITY. MIGHT THAT BE A RESULT OF YOUR PREVIOUS EXPERIMENTATION, OF A PROCESS OF KINDA GETTING TO KNOW YOURSELVES? Yeah, I think so. When we started the band we were relatively... I mean, I don’t know, I was 23 when we started doing Outfit, but I’d played in quite a few bands and I felt quite musically experienced. I think we all felt very confident in ourselves as musicians and as composers if you like. So I think we didn’t have anything to prove in that regard, just to ourselves. When I listen back to some Indica songs I think “God, you were really trying to show people that you were good at the guitar, weren’t you?” (laughs), like you were really trying to get across that you could play, it’s like it’s a bit needy. You listen to it and it’s the sound of someone being insecure or something. And I think we all felt a little bit less like this when doing Outfit.

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IN ‘TWO ISLANDS’, WHICH WAS YOUR FIRST SINGLE ON DOUBLE DENIM, YOU SAY: “I GO OUT TO FIND OUT WHO I AM, I GO OUT TO FIND OUT WHO I’M NOT”... THAT SOUNDS A LOT LIKE OUTFIT. That’s Outfit in a nutshell. That basically, as far as this first album that we’ve written, that lyric pretty much encapsulates the whole emotional range. Yeah, I think this album has a lot to do with finding yourself personally. I just spoke about finding yourself musically, earlier on, and I think I probably found myself musically before I found myself personally, so I think Outfit has a lot more to do with trying to figure out who you are at the core, and how that fits in with the world around you. And so, on ‘Two Islands’, that’s a song about feeling alienated even when you are surrounded by people, people you know. I think that has to do with being confortable with who you are or not being confortable with who you are, which is certainly how I felt at the time of writing it.

YOU WERE LIVING IN THE LODGE (AN ARTY SHAREHOUSE) BY THAT TIME, RIGHT? Yeah, that song... I actually wrote the music for that song when I was in France with aPAtT. aPAtT was doing a residency in Lille, we were there for a week and everybody was going out one night, the band and a few people from the venue were going out, and I decided that I wasn’t going to go out, I was just going to stay in the hotel room. And then I started working on the music for that, and Outfit hadn’t started at that point, really. I’d had it knocking around for a while, and it wasn’t until about six months later that we actually learned it together and then wrote the lyrics. And the lyrics, yeah, were about living in this big house... It was a really great time, I mean, I look back at that time and it’s probably the best time of my life. But there would still be times when it was overwhelming to be with so many people, it was overwhelming to be starting a new band in a way. That song is all about trying to fit in.

AND AFTER LIVING THERE WITH ALL THOSE PEOPLE, YOU MOVED TO LONDON AND AFTER A WHILE CAME BACK TO LIVERPOOL TO RECORD THE ALBUM. ONE WOULD SAY THAT YOU WERE HUNTING INSPIRATION. Well, the reason we came back to Liverpool is primarily economic. I mean, sort of logistical. We wanted to record an album, couldn’t afford to do it in London. We knew that we wanted to do it somewhere where we could control the environment a bit. And do it however we wanted, and spend as long as we needed to on it. And we knew that we couldn’t do that in London, so we moved back because it’s cheap, and we could get a space, which is actually where we recorded the album, and where we live now, is just across from The Lodge, not even the other side of the road, it’s within the same grounds. It’s this big block of flats, but we knew that we could come back there and live pretty cheap and build a studio, and that’s what we did, that’s why we took a while doing it.

IT’S OWNED BY THE SAME MAN THAT OWNS THE LODGE? Yeah, he’s been pretty good to us, always making sure that we had a place to come back to and somewhere to set up our stuff, and he is always very keen to see what we are doing and he is constantly joking that he is our manager and he is going to take a cut of whatever profits we ever make (laughs). He is a pretty interesting guy, but I won’t say too much about him because he is a private man. ORIOL BOSCH || ....CONTINUE READING AT WWW.THELOWDOWNMAGAZINE.COM

EELS 02 ACADEMY, 6 SEPTEMBER

Upon stumbling across five men in matching blue tracksuits, each sporting a beard, a mop of shaggy hair and sunglasses backstage at the O2 Academy, one might be forgiven for thinking that either the city’s hottest new prospects were about to take to the stage or a touring comedy act was about to perform a parody of Liverpool stereotypes. In either instance you’d be mistaken. You have just entered the weird but wonderful world of the Eels.

For anyone that’s not familiar with Mark “E” Everett and his Eels, you should be made aware that he/they (delete as appropriate) are not the sort of Artistes that cow tow to conformity or play up to stereotypes of any kind. Ever since the release of their critically acclaimed debut Beautiful Freak in 1996, a melancholic pop record containing some wonderfully tormented lyrics, Eels have produced a staggering array of recordings that warm the soul, melt the heart and defy pigeon holing. The band’s latest offering Wonderful, Glorious, harks back to their earlier work and manages to balance primitive noise with gruff confessionals whilst searching for a glimmer of sunshine in a world of hurt.

This theme was echoed when Eels opened with a fuzzed up version of Cancer for the Cure. The motif of primitive noise continued through a further four songs which included a rather wonderfully realised full on rock

version of Fleetwood Mac’s Oh Well. It was at this point that E decreed that “we’ve had plenty of rock, so it’s now time to do something for the ladies” as he dropped into confessional mode with In My Dreams & Dirty Girl, a reccurring pattern throughout the night.

As Eels continued through their repertoire it was a joy to notice that, true to form, E had placed himself not centre stage, but stage left. E constantly paid homage to his band members offering numerous invitations of hugs from them. This meant that at times the show veered towards the vaudevillian, an effect made all the more apparent by the band’s appearance replete with the introduction of the band’s Road Manager as the Pantomime Villain, a character that was constantly barracked and booed by band and audience alike. However, the show was always pulled back from complete farce by the charisma and barbed wit of E, and the

fact that the show was always at least one step away from becoming cabaret was one of its inherent charms.

The audience lapped up the Eels classics such as Saturday Morning & Souljacker Part1 before the inevitable encores came along containing a witty and crowd pleasing mash-up of My Beloved Monster & Mr E’s Beautiful Blues. We then got to the bit that only true Eels fans are aware of; the house lights went up, the roadies hit the stage and people started leaving as they booed the Road Manager who waved them towards the exits. Half the lights and stage set had been stripped away when the band returned to perform Dog Faced Boy & Go Eels to rapturous applause, except from the Road Manager obviously. What a Wonderful, Glorious way to spend an evening...

SELBY STRANGE ||

Liam Fray

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O2 ACADEMY, 19 SEPTEMBER I’m sitting in my living room all alone listening to the Courteeners after Liam Fray’s solo acoustic gig at the O2 – and now I understand. With every man, woman, child and their dog after a ticket tonight, it seemed a shame that one of the press spaces went to me having no prior knowledge of the Courteeners or their immense following. But before you disregard my critique of tonight, I can tell you that I did discover a startling truth about the nature of live performance thanks to Mr Fray, which I would like to share with you.’

As the volume dies down on support Bipolar Sunshine’s set, we’re left without much of an aftertaste. A tight group no doubt, but their Caribbean-Indie-Disco style failed to prick up my ears past the first song. So with much left to be desired, I awaited Mr Fray’s appearance to spice things up a little.

Now, when you’re internationally known for being the front man of a band with such a dedicated following that their fans

would take turns to individually serve their sentences at Guantanamo Bay, a warm reception is expected. As ‘LI-A-AM! LI-A-AM!’, dapper, handsome and confident, struck up the first song, the room erupted into one lyrical entity. Bide Your Time was sung louder by the crowd than Fray on the microphone.

Sycophant was recited with equal tenacity by the audience along with Smith’s Disco. Mr Fray’s voice never let up; his talent radiated from the stage and washed over the adoring Courteeners fans. He was professional, timely, relatable, and kept a steady level of banter with his audience. Couldn’t fault him, nor keys player Adam Payne who sustained the melodies beautifully – couldn’t fault a thing.

And therein lay my problem with this whole scenario. Hardly a body out of the eight hundred plus there tonight danced along with Bipolar Sunshine’s definitive drum beats – but the whole congregation shook the floor at one man and his acoustic guitar. To be fair, Mr Fray could’ve been playing the triangle all night and the flames would have still reached the ceiling – but please don’t misconstrue

that as an insult to Fray or Courteeners fans. Liam Fray is an incredible talent and a wordsmith of his generation, but maybe the act itself would benefit from a bit more hardware. If anything, tonight has shown me just how powerful the relationship can be between you and your favourite performer without the cavalry. Every single silence was immediately filled with chants for ‘LI-I-AM’, and I can honestly say I’ve never witnessed a more eloquent crowd sing-a-long: it was word-perfect. Simply put, I would’ve enjoyed the full band more, but Fray was smooth around all his edges.

As a Courteeners foreigner, I felt like I was watching Bob Dylan standing in the centre of LFC on a Saturday afternoon singing ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ as I thumbed through my Everton leaflet. The performance was excellent, the setlist was quirky and personal, but it was you Liverpool, you who deserved the credit for the energy tonight.

JOE CRAWFORD ||

LIMF CLOSING PARTY LEAF, SEPTEMBER 22

With the exception of The Charlatans’ postponed gig at St George’s Hall (8 November), the inaugural Liverpool International Music Festival comes to an end tonight at Leaf.

Like it or not, it has brought 250 performances around the city, with crowded free shows at Sefton Park, lots of pop acts at the Pier Head and eclectic, odd and disappointing Summercamp at Camp and Furnace, amongst other events. It’s already 34 days since the (unfortunately) cancelled Neil Young and Crazy Horse (and Band of Horses) sold-out opening concert, and here we are now, on the 35th and last night of the festival, walking up the stairs at Leaf on Bold Street for the invitee-only closing party.

Curated and hosted by BBC presenter and our columnist Dave Monks, the event was set to bring the curtain down on five weeks of music with a line-up of Liverpool artists, a one-off showcase featuring a selection of local talent. We get there just after Delta Maid has finished her set, but we believe people when they say that the Wavertree singer/songwriter – whose co-written single ‘Tornado’ topped the US charts – gave a beautiful performance. The party is a celebration for those who were involved in the festival, after all the hard work that went into putting it together, and the show goes

on with Lumin Bells, this year’s winners of the Liverpool Music Awards Ones to Watch category. The all-male band’s sweet, lovely tunes and vocals fit perfectly in the room as the atendees mingle, quite a bit away from the stage (a Victorian party livened up by an orchestra comes to mind). It seems as though no one is actually paying attention but if they were to stop playing all ongoing conversations would instantly die. The happy vibe is definitely set and the next band to play offers a great counterpoint: it’s now time to rock with The Sundowners. The Wirral five-piece band, with two Skellys in their ranks (Alfie and Fiona), didn’t come knockin’, they let themselves in, and how. They give an intense, guitar-infused, energetic performance. With the two frontwomen of the band, Niamh Rowe and Fiona Skelly, swapping vocals and guitar lines, their set is powerful, sexy and compelling. They look good, sound good and feel good onstage.

What they do not is want to leave the stage.

After playing their new song ‘Move With Time’ the audience is asking for more and they are eager to keep the show going, but Niamh Rowe’s petition (which almost ends

up being a plea) to do so is denied. That was quite an awkward moment, inappropropiate for the party and the mood-killing incident of the night.

When headliners and local favourites Wave Machines get to the stage half an hour later, lots of people have already called that a night, as not even 40 remain at Leaf’s upper floor, and, strange as it is, no one feels like going anywhere near the band. Instead, the audience stays in the back, shy, while the guys play the much-celebrated ‘I Go I Go I Go’. Then lead singer Tim Bruzon intercedes, asking everyone to come closer and together, as it’s a short set anyway. The 30-minute show features seven songs of their two albums, including ‘Keep The Lights On’, ‘Counting Birds’ and ‘I Hold Loneliness’. It’s a good show from a great Liverpool band, but at some point it feels like an open reherseal.

Luckily, the act – and LIMF with it – comes to an end with a brilliant performance of an excellent song: ‘Dead Houses’.

ORIOL BOSCH ||

LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PSYCHEDELIA CAMP & FURNACE, SEPTEMBER 27 & 28

The Sunday morning after the Festival of Psychedelia before begins, and immediately regrets come with it - regrets for the acts I missed: Carlton Melton, Psychic Ills, Charlie Boyer and The Voyeurs, Fuzz, White Manna...

How had those acts been, and how different would my experience have been? I tell myself not to worry, because Dead Meadow, Night Beats, Jacco Gardner, Hookworms and Mugstar were all fantastic. It’s a relief to remember this.

The Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia may seem like a small, niche festival to those who don’t know about it (yet), but, in its second edition, it was indeed what the organizers promised: the UK’s largest celebration of psychedelic sub-culture. Just take a look at the artists mentioned above to have an idea of the quality and variety of the acts, and they are just some of the ones whose performance times were clashing the list goes on, including the likes of Clinic, Moon Duo, Eat Lights; Become Lights and The Limañanas. Add marvellous visuals and a brilliant, festive but relaxed vibe, crowds from all over the world (but never so full as to make you feel uncomfortable), lax security controls with no incidents whatsoever - and there you have it: a riveting, exciting, pleasant, one-of-akind, sensorial two-day experience.

I kicked off the first day of the festival at the Furnace, with Dead Meadow. The veteran American trio didn’t let us down. A band capable of making something as precious

as ‘Everything’s Going On’, they offered a masterful guitar lesson, an astonishing, oneiric performance composed of dreamy tunes, powerful riffs and singer Jason Simon’s melodic croon. Another American threepiece band, albeit quite different, was to play afterwards, at Camp: Night Beats. The psychgarage-rockers enjoy a fast beat, playing the guitar as if there is no tomorrow, and so the gig, in which they presented some tracks from their recently released second album, Sonic Bloom, was a intense energy boost, especially the much-celebrated last song: ‘Puppet On A String’.

On the next day, Dutch multi-intrumentalist Jacco Gardner and his band caused something of a sensation. He made his superb debut album, Cabaret of Curiosities, sound even better live. The 24-year-old singersongwriter and producer displayed his great talent from the very beginning of the set, alternating delirious songs with psychedelic ballads and summertime tunes. There are obvious similarities in his sound with Tame Impala and, especially, MGMT, but even so Gardner proved that he has got his own voice.

Hit song ‘Clear the Air’ was unleashed after half an hour and led to a spectacular final stretch of the set, which came to an end with ‘Puppets Dangling’ and an MGMT’s ‘Flash Delirium’esque brilliant interpretation of ‘Chameleon’.

The most overwhelming performance, though, was Hookworms. The Leeds band’s quite hyperactive and irritated lead singer/

keyboardist wouldn’t start the show until he was completely satisfied with the sound, so the set started 15 minutes late, but it did sound good, the quality much improved since Night Beats. He hit himself in the face, threw his glasses on the ground, and then decided it was time to start the show. And what a show it was; truly an exhibition of enthusiasm, frenzied energy and unstoppable fun; pure, impressive, psych-punk. The young quintet demonstrated that a mental, immoderate, engaging show can also be musically impeccable, as is their album Pearl Mystic. Those echoed screams and instrumental ecstasy took more than your breath away, particularly while performing the excellent 9-minute song ‘Away/Towards’ and ‘Preservation’. Funnily enough, the first thing Hookworms’ frontman did after playing the last song was pick up his glasses from somewhere on the stage and put them back on. The show was over.

Local band Clinic, who have been around for over a decade and released their eighth album earlier this year, asserted their commendable, genuine sound and stamina with a musical celebration that brought the audience to share a unique state of mind for a while. I wouldn’t expect much less, given the sound and nature of songs like ‘Come Into Our Room’, ‘IPC SubEditors Dictate Our Youth’, ‘The Second Line’, and the newer ‘See Saw II’, which was strong live. I bade farewell to the festival after Clinic’s stupefying closing song, ‘Walking With Thee’. It couldn’t get any better than that.

ORIOL BOSCH ||

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Interpol did a self-titled album in a time when they had to step up and corroborate (or re-gain) the earlier superb music that turned them into the post-punk revival cornerstone, and they did it in a time when they were facing sort of an identity crisis. That was the worst album of their career. MGMT’S MGMT is not that bad, but it is not that good either.

The Americans were not trying to follow their debut album’s direction with this record, that’s fine, but they do were expected to clearly show who they are now, after the elusive, delirious-but-lucid previous album.

And this is not an identity statement. It has some pretty good songs, like ‘A Good Sadness’ or ‘Mystery Disease’, but it is neither as delirious nor lucid as Congratulations. You can’t say it is a bad album, because it is not, but it is not strong enough nor properly drawn together for the ones that think of MGMT as something beyond an average-to-good band. They still have that amusing self-irony that made them clap themselves at the end of ‘Congratulations’ three years ago, as the second song of the record is named ‘Cool Song No.2’ –taking for granted that both the two opening tracks are “cool” –, but it is not an easy thing to do playing with irony. If you do not have a winning hand you run the risk of becoming a joke. Luckily, the record is decent enough to not set off teasing nor decay for the psychedelic band, but MGMT are playing with fire and no weird custom or giant drumstick is going to hide that away.

Introspection’, best track of the album alongside the single ‘Your Life is a Lie’, sounds honest and sincere when Andrew VanWyngarden and Benjamin Goldwasser ask “what am I really like inside?”. And, unfortunately for the band’s sake, Oracular Spectacular comes to mind with these lyrics: “Striving for perfection / And hiding when it comes / Seeing its reflection / And the fire it becomes”. The fire is there, will they be able to control it? 6.5/10 OB ||

After their incredible performance at Glastonbury earlier this year, the Arctic Monkey’s newest album, AM, was highly anticipated. The album rightfully shot straight to number one, giving the Sheffield lads their fifth consecutive number one album since the release of their debut, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, in 2006.

The band have been trying to develop their original, and almost legendary, indie pop-rock style into a more mature sound over the previous two albums, Humbug and Suck It And See. But the smooth and sophisticated tone of AM undeniably proves that the Arctic Monkeys are finally confident in their music and a mature (but by no means boring) sound has absolutely been achieved.

AM flows effortlessly, making it a really easy, enjoyable listen. Every song is tailored perfectly to fit the style and themes of the album and with its cool, old rock and roll vibes unusually mixed with an R&B sound, it has you hooked. It catches you at its first song, Do I Wanna Know, which includes plenty of the band’s famous quirky phrases like ‘simmer down and pucker up.’ Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High and its catchy lyrics certainly has the potential to become a classic Arctic Monkey’s anthem with so many of the famous elements that make the band so popular.

If you’re expecting the 2006 pop-rock style of When The Sun Goes Down then you could well be disappointed. But if you’re willing to accept a fresh, new sound then the album is a perfect representation of the boys’ transition from a young, indie pop sensation to effortlessly cool adults with a fine tuned sound and brilliant take on old rock and roll. 9/10 LT ||

Say hi to everyone’s new guilty pleasure. After all the buzz around them from their previous singles and EPs, Glaswegian electro-pop, marketing-savvy, three-piece band Chvrches is now ready to take off. Literally, they are embarking on an extensive headlining tour that will see them playing in the UK, Europe and the US until December. Figuratively, debut LP The Bones of What You Believe is a Boeing 747 capable of bringing their high-pitched female vocals, shimmering synths and hooky melodies everywhere. That without losing their indie appel, in a Bastille-esque way albeit more pronounced; at least the record’s got the potential to be that noteworthy.

The trio, formed by Laure Mayberry, 25, Iain Cook, 38, and Martin Doherty, 30, has crafted an album that includes 14 tracks (plus two remixes), half of which could be proper singles. Their synth-driven music topped

by Mayberry’s sweet voice drew to early comparisons to Purity Ring, but Cook pointed that out in an interview: “They try to bury their hooks a lot deeper, whereas we want our melodies to be up-front and immediate.” He couldn’t be more accurate. Chvrches is about bright, uninhibited, bouncy synth-pop, sweettempered lyricism and vocals and heavily packed instrumentation. Paradigm of that are ‘The Mother We Share’, ‘Gun’, ‘Recover’ and ‘We Sink’, and sticking to that we could say that The Bones of What You Believe is basically a fun, light album that pushes the limit of getting too cheesy. However, all these are honestly enjoyable songs, as it is the brilliantly built up ‘Tether’, but the Glasgwegians have more to offer; Iain Cook’s sung ‘Under The Tide’ and ‘You Caught The Light’ provide a much appreciated counterpoint, and the record finally gets to achieve its remarkable consistency with the edgier ‘Lies’ and, specially, ‘Science/Visions’, the hidden gem of the album. If The Knife were to embrace pop they would sound just like that conjunction of science and vision. 8/10 OB ||

FILM&TV

Sunshine on Leith Taking its cue from the hit stage production of the same name, Sunshine on Leith combines hard-hitting reality with the songs of Scottish band The Proclaimers to produce a moving and poignant musical.

Following the stories of soldiers Davy (George Mackay) and Ally (Kevin Guthries) as they return home from service, the issues and problems encountered as they try to settle back into life are dealt with sensitively and beautifully by director Dexter Fletcher. Coming to terms with their experiences and the recovery of their friend Robbie after a roadside attack at the beginning of the film, Sunshine on Leith is a reminder that friends and family are treasures that give us hope even in the bleakest of situations.

The casting of Mackay and Guthries as Davy and Ally was the perfect choice for these lovable and cheeky Scottish lads. Their duet down the streets of Leith as they chant “I’m on my way from misery to happiness today” is testament to the comradery and chemistry between the

two characters throughout the film; sung with gusto, passion and voices that blend perfectly with one another. Whilst Davy and Ally adapt back to 9-5 working life, the story introduces themes common in everyday life including settling down and sustaining a marriage. Whilst Ally considers settling down with his girlfriend (who also happens to be Davy’s sister!), Davy’s parents (Peter Mullan and Jane Horrocks) celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.

Peter Mullan is sensational as guilt-ridden husband Rab who even in relationship troubles can brighten the situation with his quick wit.

Watch out for a rather hilarious scenario where Rab tries to decide on the perfect meal to say sorry - I’m sure it’s a situation that a lot of people can relate to! Of course the musical element of

the film cannot go unmentioned. Combining the folk stylings of the Proclaimers’ back catalogue, including the infamous ‘500 miles’, the performances add subtle emotion to the already established back stories of the characters without going too far over the top. Even if you are not usually a fan of musicals, the songs in Sunshine on Leith are a lighthearted addition that compliment the lighter and darker moments of the story. Plus they’re great to sing along to.

A truly brilliant film adaptation that can be both hilarious and upsetting at the same time, Sunshine on Leith is not to be missed. You don’t need to go 500 miles to see one of the best films of the year so far…

SARAH O’ HARA

THOR: THE DARK WORLD

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Returning to our screens is Marvel’s epic and highly anticipated sequel to 2011’s Thor. Taking place after the events of Avengers Assemble, Thor: The Dark World sees our titular hero (Played by Chris Hemsworth) fight as Asgard comes under attack from Villain (Christopher Eccleston). With no other choice but to join forces with evil sibling Loki (Tom Hiddleston), this unlikely duo must save the fate of their world and ours.

Snails are not the fastest of creatures but after a chemical mishap, our lovable insect friends enter the world of Indy 500 races. With a team including White Shadow and the lovable turbo, Dreamwork’s newest animation looks set to get your hearts and laughter racing.

Perfect family entertainment!

The highly-anticipated third season of Showtime’s Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning hit series returns to Channel 4 on Sunday, October 6, a week after its US premiere.

It’s no Grand Theft Auto V launch, but Homeland is back and more than a few were eagerly looking forward to it, even more given last season’s shocking finale. The acclaimed psychological drama, based on Israeli series Prisoners of War, revolves around troubled CIA agent Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) and supposed war hero turned Al Qaeda terrorist Sergeant Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis), and is set to be as thrilling as always this year, although a bit different, as producer Bert Salke recently billed the new season as “Homeland 2.0”. He claimed that viewers can expect a “more emotional” show and promised “definitive answers.”

After a massive terrorist attack on CIA headquarters, Brody is flagged as the prime

suspect, so unfortunately Lewis is expected to play a reduced role in the Showtime thriller’s new run as his character is on the run. His and Danes’ brilliant performances have been key to the show’s high quality and success, but do not panic, a shaven-headed Nick Brody is still going to be around, intensively, and the Brody family, beloved Saul (Mandy Patinkin) and enigmatic Quinn (Rupert Friend) are going to step forward in this season, which, according to Salke, will come with “bigger developments character-wise”. There’s going to be a bunch of new characters as well, with additions to the cast such as Martin Donovan (Boss), Sam Underwood (Dexter), Shaun Toub (Iron Man), William Abadie (Gossip Girl) and Amy Morton (Up in the Air).

With two Golden Globe awards and an Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series already under its belt, Homeland gained even more credit last month, with Claire Danes taking home the Leading Actress in a Drama Series’ accolade for the second year running, A lot of praise from critics and audience alike is what Homeland has raised so far, which can be translated into high expectation that may turn into higher chances of disappointment as it faces a challenging season this year. Be that as it may, the new season is expected to hold a great deal of conflict, tension and heartbreak as it gives closure to some of the cable drama’s unanswered questions and paves the way for a fourth run.

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GINA YASHERE LOWDOWN ON COMEDY

From repairing lifts to touring the international comedy circuit the award winning comedian Gina Yashere’s career just keeps getting higher and higher.

We managed track her down and speak to her inbetween flights at LAX. TELL US ABOUT THE POP UP COMIC TOUR...

There is no real theme to this tour show as such, it really is a stand up show. I do talk about a few odd places I have “popped up” in the last few mont YOU SEEM TO BE PERMANENTLY ON TOUR ALL OVER THE WORLD. WHAT DRIVES YOU TO WORK SO MUCH? IS IT A FINANCIAL THING OR DO YOU JUST LOVE DOING IT? It’s not about the money. Sometimes i don’t even make that much money. As long as there is enough to keep me going and keep me happy I’m good. I’m very driven and i haven’t reached where i want to be so I’m still striving for that.

SO WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE? At the point where i don’t have to work unless i really feel like it. I want to get to the point where I’m making millions…

to time but nothing major. But obviously there are a lot of charlatans out there but i definitely believe in it.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO MOVE TO LA.?

I wanted to do comedy in the sunshine. I’m a sun worshipper and I love the sun. The world is getting so much smaller now that it doesn’t matter where you live so why not live somewhere where i can have a nice chilled sunny lifestyle.

YOU MAKE REFERENCE IN YOUR ROUTINE ABOUT BEING TREATED DIFFERENTLY BECAUSE OF YOUR ACCENT ESPECIALLY WITH THE POLICE. IS THERE A REAL DIFFERENCE? I walk into high end stores and immediately attract the attention of security but as soon as i open my mouth they are like “Oh she’s British, she’s not one of ours.”

YOU USED TO BE A LIFT ENGINEER. THE LIFT IN OUR BUILDING IS BROKEN. COULD YOU STILL FIX IT? It’s been a long time since i did it but i reckon i probably could…

WHAT DOES THAT FEEL LIKE? Well you get the racism straight up at the beginning and then they are like “Oh!” To me it’s actually worse, because i don’t speak like the black people in their country that means I’m better than them. it’s very weird but i use it to me advantage.

ONE OF YOUR CHARACTERS WHO FEATURES ON THE JAY LENO SHOW IS MADAME YASHERE - THE CRAP PSYCHIC. HAVE YOU EVER HAD ANY REAL PSYCHIC EXPERIENCES FOR REAL AND WHAT DO YOU REALLY THINK ABOUT IT? initely believe in it and I know people who have got some psychic ability. All of us have got a little bit but some people are a lot more enhanced. I’ve had little flashes of it from time

YOU BATTLED LUPUS AND BEAT IT WITH DIET AND EATING RAW FOOD. DO YOU STILL KEEP THAT UP? I’m not 100% raw any more because it’s difficult when you travel as much as i do. I was in Wyoming last night which is in the middle of nowhere and i was lucky because i found a decent vegetarian restaurant but a lot of places i got to you’re not gonna find that.

The closest you can get is a pizza without

pepperoni on it. But i still eat a vegetarian diet and try to eat as much raw food as possible.

My symptoms have been held back and I’m still in remission.

HAVE YOU BEEN FOLLOWED ANY OF THE BRITISH POLITICS RECENTLY? ED MAKING A STAND AND ALL THAT. Some of it but it bores me stupid. I still get my newspaper delivered so i can keep up with what’s going on. You know it’s a terrible thing but i just don’t trust any politician. They’re all liars and bullshitters. It’s like watching a school fight between a load of posh kids.

YOU’VE MADE A BIG IMPACT IN THE US WITH SELL OUT SHOWS AND MAJOR TV APPEARANCES. DOES HOLLYWOOD BECKON? I ain’t saying I’d say no to a Hollywood Movie but it’s not something that interests me that much. I love doing stand up and I’m more than happy filling up theatres and arenas doing my stand up. I’ve enjoyed the acting stuff and it’s great but that to me is not my calling. That’s the thing i do in order to get more people to know who I am so that they will come and see my stand up.

WHAT CAN PEOPLE EXPECT AT YOU EPSTEIN SHOW. A good hour and a half of continuous laughter and that’s basically it. I’m not educating people, I’m not trying to sway people to my political ideals, nothing like that. I just want to make you laugh.

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DRESSESBYBECCA YOUR BUSINESS IS CALLED DRESSES BY BECCA. COULD YOU TELL US A LITTLE MORE ABOUT IT? We make outfits and take orders for weddings, proms, Graduations and now we have started branching out into Christenings. Plus, we’re hoping to branch out into menswear very soon!

WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND SETTING UP YOUR OWN BUSINESS? Well I trained in making costume for theatre, which I worked in for a while. However once I’d done that I decided to make dresses for a living. I made a dress, put a photo up on Facebook and then suddenly orders came flowing in! Social media was a really big help in helping to promote the business.

YOU OFFER A ‘MADE TO MEASURE’ SERVICE - HOW IMPORTANT IS THIS TO YOUR BUSINESS? A lot of people come in with dresses that need altering - skirts need shortening, busts need taking in and all other alterations like that.

Having a ‘made to measure’ service is great and enables you to make the perfect dress.

Also, having a dress that fits you perfectly, especially for occasions like proms can be really impressive to your friends.

DOES YOUR BUSINESS HAVE A CERTAIN MANIFESTO THAT IT LIVES UP TO? Essentially any idea that you have, whether this be a sketch or if a customer brings in a picture of style that they like, we can do it. It’s all about helping you to get that dream dress.

FINALLY IF THERE WAS ANYONE YOU COULD DESIGN AND CREATE AN OUTFIT FOR, WHO WOULD IT BE? I suppose because she’s so iconic and famous around the world, one of the people it would be great to design a dress for would definitely be Victoria Beckham.

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If you reminisce about Green Cream Soda, or lusted after Twinkies after reading American comic ads or just want to try the latest wacky sweets from around the world, family run business American Ape could be just the place for you!

Situated on Dale St, a stones throw from Liverpool Town Hall, there are all manner of weird, wonderful and retro sweets that transport you back to your childhood.

We caught up with owners Damien Greenwood and Rachel Heraghty to talk about the sweet business.

SO HOW DID IT ALL START AND WHERE DOES THE NAME COME FROM? We were both senior managers for Asda and after we left we were both doing business degrees When the recession kicked in we realised we had to go out there and do something ourselves. The name American Ape comes from a three wheeled Tuk Tuk we had from a previous business.

We started up on eBay selling retro gift boxes and that went mad and then we got our first small retail unit in Affleck’s Palace. The family have been involved in it since day one. From painting the shops to everything else.

SO YOU DECIDED TO HEAD DOWN TO THE OTHER END OF THE MERSEY. We’ve now got two in Affleck’s, a small one and

a bigger one that sells everything. We also do the Xmas market from the Town Hall foyer.

We’ve also done lots of special events with pop up shop like T4 on the beach and other events. We also get involved in a lot of stuff in the Northern Quarter and we want to do the same in Liverpool and become part of the community.

WHO ARE YOUR CUSTOMERS AND WHAT ARE THE LOOKING FOR? It’s really mixed. Everyone thinks it’s just children but in reality it’s not. There’s nostalgia on the English stuff like pick & mix and American stuff from people seeing it on holiday and then things that people have seen in a tv show. If it’s on a film it goes mad, Red Vines were on Twilight and so everyone piles in for them and Twinkies. We want to know the history of the things we sell, were it came from and the background.

WHAT ARE THE BIG SELLERS AT THE MOMENT? Peanut Butter M&M’s and Vanilla Coca Cola are big at the moment and we are always looking

for new products. We were one of the first retailers in the UK to get Angry Birds Soda and that’s outselling Coke in some Euro countries.

We’ve now got Angry Birds - Star Wars Spacedust which mixes up two of the biggest brands in the world.

ARE WE SEEING A RESURGENCE IN THE INDEPENDENT SPECIALIST SHOP? As cities like Liverpool and Manchester start getting more people living in the centre that helps because you have more life in the city centre. I think people are getting behind smaller independent shops. We try hard to be as competitive as we possibly can for our customers and customer service means a lot to us and we get a great response from people who travel far and wide to come and see us.

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TUESDAY 1ST Music I Tony Coburn, Jon Keats, Paul Jones, Jimmy Coburn, Jay Murray The Cavern Club, Mathew St, live music from 2pm, 0151 236 9091 I Cavern Bands Entertain The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 9pm, 0152 236 9091 I ParrJazz: Daniel John Martin Studio 2, Parr Street, 8.30pm, £3 on door/ FREE Students (NUS), 0151 707 3727, Jazz and open jam session, violinist I Out Of The Bedroom: Acoustic Open Mic Night Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 8.30pm, 0151 707 7747, with Johnny Sands I Blue Magnolia Jazz Band British Legion Club, Rose Lane, 8.45pm, 0151 724 5753 I Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers The Brindley, Runcorn, 7.30pm, £10£19, 0151 907 8360, thrilling and energetic drum performance I Doc Brown: Of Mic & Men O2 Academy Liverpool, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £15.75 adv, 0844 477 2000, Rapper I The Savoy Jazzmen Sefton Park Palm House, 2pm-4pm, £5, 0151 726 9304, the six piece band will be playing classics from the 1920's, 30's and 40's I DJ HNQO, Jordan Turbil, Smothie Criminals and Liam Dutton The Shipping Forecast, 10pm-3am, £5, 0151 709 6901

Theatre & Dance I Tin Rocket The Brindley, Runcorn, 8pm, £10, 0151 907 8360, evening of comedy, stand up, space travel and scones I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, new adaptation of one of the most extraordinary novels of all time I The Master and Margarita The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 7.30pm, £8, 0844 873 2888, multilayered story combines the love affair of the century I NT Encore: Othello Fact, 12pm, £13, 01517074444, William Shakespeare's play about the destructive power of jealousy

Comedy I Sons of the Desert The Royal

Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy I Stand Out On Radio 4 Extra BBC Radio 4 Xtra, 4pm, brand new Stand Out Pilot for 11-14 year olds I Funny Business Competition Baa Bar, Hardman Street, 8pm, 0870 443 0955, for over 10 years I Liverpool Comedy Festival Various Venues, 0870 787 1866 I Daniel Sloss The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £13.50 Comedy Seated Ticket/ £10 Concs, 0151 227 5946, along with Kai Humphries

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat & Sun: 10am-4pm, 0151 709 5109, selection of imaginative artworks created over the last 40 years of 'Artful Games' I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I Elvis and Us Experience The Beatles Story, Pier Head, 9am-7pm, £6 incl. Fab 4D, 0151 709 1963 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat & Sun: 10am-4pm, 0151 709 5109, open submission of photographs celebrating the venue's birthday I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat & Sun: 10am-4pm, 0151 709 5109, contemporary prints, a series of six paired prints with accompanying documentation I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, 10am-5pm, display of four pleasure and leisure craft that people have used locally to enjoy being out on the water I Moyra Davey: Hangmen of England Tate Liverpool, 10am5.50pm, discover the fascinating photography of Moyra Davey whose work captures everyday objects in new and surprising ways I Chagall: Modern Master Tate Liverpool, 10am-5.50pm, £10/ £7.50 Concs, one of the first major presentations of the Russian painter's work in the UK, expressionist and suprematist style reflecting his native Jewish Russian culture I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight, Wirral, 10am-5pm, 0151

478 4136, see how a Pre-Raphaelite master explored ideas and techniques through drawings I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I Tim Hetherington: You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, Mann Island, 10.30am-5.30pm, 0151 236 6768, tribute to the work of Liverpool-born photojournalist Tim Hetherington (1970-2011) in an exhibition of photography and film work I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, 10am-5pm, explores the experiences of Black British dancers from 1946 to 2005 and highlights their contributions to British dance I Laurie Mitchell The Bluecoat, School Lane, 11am-6pm, 0845 017 6660, stylised studies of insects, birds and flora

Sports & Leisure I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 7-7.45am, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Strength I Cycle for Health Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 10am, booking essential, 0151 296 7054 I Electrified Yoga Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 6.30pm, £8, 0151 707 7747, a DJ weaves songs together, creating a larger experience

Other Events I Life Drawing with Roy Munday The Bluecoat, School Lane, 6.459.30pm, £90 for 5 classes, 0151 702 5324, develop your life drawing skills using various media, suitable for all levels I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool I Jake Mills Quiz Night House, Bold Street, 8.30pm, 0151 709 7141

WEDNESDAY 2ND Music I Paul Jones, Jon Keats, Jimmy Coburn, Tony Coburn, Steve Howard The Cavern Club, Mathew St, live music from 2pm, 0151 236 9091 I The Amazing Kappa Band The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 9pm, 0152 236 9091

I Pete Wade's Acoustic Open Mic Night Gallaghers Pub and Barbers, Birkenhead, Wirral, 7.30pm, 0151 649 9095 I The Pub Quiz Sound Food And Drink, Duke St, 8pm, 0151 707 6363, followed by Punk Rock Bingo I Keith Jarrett and guests Keith's Wine Bar, Lark Lane, 8pm, 0151 728 7688 I Freddie Smith Big Band Bebington British Legion, Wirral CH63, 8.30pm, 0151 608 2270 I The Original Panama Jazzband The Irby Club, Thingwall Road, Wirral, 8.30pm I Karate Kid East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 7-11pm, £6 adv, 0844 847 2472, Irish duo, Rock/ Pop I Mediva The Capstone Theatre, 7.30pm, £14 / £11.50 Concs, 0844 8000 410, music from the 12th 15th centuries I RLPO: Beethoven's Best The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £13-£36, 0151 709 3789 I Troubadours of Divine Bliss Grateful Fred's, Formby British Legion, Whitehouse Lane, 8pm, £8, 0797 077 4618, award winning trio from America I Mix Up Mello Mello, Slater St, 8pm, £tbc, avant progressive jazz promotion collective I Revolution O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, doors 11pm, £3.55, 0844 477 2000, Underwear If You Dare Traffic Light Party I Bonobo O2 Academy Liverpool, doors 7pm, £18 adv, 0844 477 2000 I Whales In Cubicles The Shipping Forecast, 8pm, 0151 709 6901

Theatre & Dance I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I The Master and Margarita The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 7.30pm, £8, 0844 873 2888, multilayered story combines the love affair of the century

Comedy I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy I Stand Out On Radio 4 Extra BBC Radio 4 Xtra, 4pm, brand new Stand Out Pilot for 11-14 year olds I Liverpool Comedy Festival

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Various Venues, 0870 787 1866 I Jamie Sutherland The Crown Hotel Pub, City Centre, upstairs, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £5/ £2.50 NUS, 0777 211 2344, "You B@nker!"

I The Laughter Factor The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £5 Comedy Seated Ticket/ £3 Concs, 0151 227 5946 I Tony Law The Kazimier, doors 7pm, £10/ £8, 0151 709 3789, Part of Comedy Festival I Sara Pascoe vs The Truth The Kazimier, doors 8.45pm, £8, 0151 709 3789

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I Elvis and Us Experience The Beatles Story Pier Head, 9am-7pm, £6 incl. Fab 4D, 0151 709 1963 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I Moyra Davey: Hangmen of England TATE, 10am-5.50pm, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Chagall: Modern Master Tate Liverpool, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Laurie Mitchell The Bluecoat, School Lane, 11am-6pm, 0845 017 6660, stylised studies of insects, birds and flora

Sports & Leisure I SAE Bootcamp Your Yoga Studio, 7-7.45pm, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Fit Fusion I Walk for Health Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 1.30pm, 0151 287 4798, enjoy a healthy walk through

the park

Other Events I Spotify Wednesday Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 8pm, 0151 707 7747, Enabling the sharing, creating and modifying of each other's playlists I Victorian Lamplight Tour Croxteth Hall and Country Park, tours from 7pm, £10 adults/ £8 children, 0151 287 4798, see characters from the past appear I Workshop: Aspiring Writers Leaf Cafe, Bold St, The Garden at FACT, 7.30pm, £4 OTD, 0151 707 7747, explore fiction writing in Seven Sessions I Women's Organisation Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 10am-12.30pm, drop-in event, 0151 707 7747, support in business ideas I Soundtrack at the Garden The Garden at FACT, 7.30pm, 0151 707 7747, Film and Music - the wedding of the century I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

THURSDAY 3RD Music I Musica en Vivo Alma De Cuba, 10.30pm, 0151 702 7394, spontaneous, high energy night with great live music

I RLPO: Beethoven's Best The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £13-£36, 0151 709 3789 I Ian Buckle The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 1.05pm, £6, 0151 709 3789, featuring musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra I Speakeasy Bootleg Band The Grapes, 9.30pm, 07950 828674

Theatre & Dance I Waiting for Godot The Lantern Theatre, Blundell St, 7.30pm, £10.50/ £6.50 Concs, 0151 703 0000, tragicomedy in two acts I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I The Master and Margarita The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 7.30pm, £12/ £10 Concs, 0844 873 2888, multi-layered story combines the love affair of the century

Comedy I Variety Lunch Club The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 12.30pm, £3/ £6 incl. bowl of Scouse, 0870 787 1240, feature the best in local entertainment with variety of comedians, actors and entertainers I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy

I Tony Mac, Jon Keats, Nowhere Boys, Richard Batty, Beatles Tribute The Cavern Club, Mathew St, FREE 2-8pm, then £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091

I Stand Out On Radio 4 Extra BBC Radio 4 Xtra, 4pm, brand new Stand Out Pilot for 11-14 year olds

I Rodimus plus Tony Mac The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 7pm, 0152 236 9091

I Jongleurs Comedy Club St. Helens Theatre Royal, 8pm, £12, 01744 756 000, superb lineup

I Cup Of Tea The Lomax, Cumberland St, 8.30pm, open mic

I from the best of the British stand-up circuit

I Jam Night Revolver Venue, 2 New Chester Road, Birkenhead

I Comedy Central at Albert Dock Baby Blue, Albert Dock, 6pm, £15-£33, 0151 702 5834, Headliner: Philberto, Compere: Katie Mulgrew, Supporting: Dan Nightingale, Phil Chapman

I Zervas & Pepper Leaf Cafe, Bold St, First floor, 7.30pm, £5, 0151 707 7747, acoustic folk rock I Ben UFO, Paul Woolford plus Special Guests East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 10pm-4am, £11 adv, 0844 847 2472 I ParrJazz: The Robert Castelli Boom Quartet The Capstone Theatre, 7.30pm, £8 / £5 Concs, 0844 8000 410, presented by ParrJazz I China Crisis The Brindley, Runcorn, 8pm, £16, 0151 907 8360, Electro Pop Band

I Liverpool Comedy Festival Various Venues, 0870 787 1866

I Chris Cairns The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £12 Comedy Seated Ticket/ £10 Concs, 0151 227 5946 I Simon Munnery The Kazimier, doors 12am, £10/ £8, 0151 709 3789 I May and Ivan: The Reunion The Kazimier, doors 8.45pm, £8, 0151 709 3789

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I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I Elvis and Us Experience The Beatles Story Pier Head, 9am-7pm, £6 incl. Fab 4D, 0151 709 1963 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I Moyra Davey: Hangmen of England TATE, 10am-5.50pm, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Chagall: Modern Master Tate Liverpool, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Laurie Mitchell The Bluecoat, School Lane, 11am-6pm, 0845 017 6660, stylised studies of insects, birds and flora I Echo Fact, Sun-Fri: 12pm-6pm, Sat: 11am-6pm, 01517074444, an ambitious new installation, by the artist-filmmaker Mark Boulos

Sports & Leisure I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 7-7.45am, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Interval

Other Events I Late Night Vintage The Shipping Forecast, 5.30-9.30pm, 0151 709 6901 I Textile Screenprinting with Jen Fenner The Bluecoat, School Lane, 6-9pm, £145/£135, 0151 702 5324, introduction to printing onto textiles to create artworks, clothing and accessories I Shiverpool The Philharmonic Pub, 9.30pm, £11/ £8 Concs, The Hope Street Shivers I Film: Red 2 The Brindley, Runcorn, 1.30pm, £4, 0151 907 8360, starring

LOWDOWN MONTH LOWDOWN OCTOBER Bruce Willis & Helen Mirren I Lunchtime Learning The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 11.40am, £15 - £40 / £10 - £30 (students), 0151 709 3789, composer and lecturer Ian Stephens hosts a daytime series of inspiring music and relaxed learning I The Good Old Days of Music Hall and Variety Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 2.30pm, £14.50/ £12.50, 0151 666 0000, singers, hilarious comedy, speciality acts, live band I National Poetry Day The Bluecoat, School Lane, 10am-5pm, 0151 702 5324, poets from all over Merseyside will be reading their own work I Jelly Liverpool Leaf Cafe, Bold St, first floor, 9am-5pm, 0151 707 7747, casual all day work-together I The Spoke Poetry Night Gallaghers Pub and Barbers, Birkenhead, Wirral, 8pm, 0151 649 9095, group of local poets I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

FRIDAY 4TH Music I Tim Shaw, Richard Batty, Jon Keats, Tony Mac, Marc Kenny, The Rockits The Cavern Club, Mathew St, FREE till 8pm, then £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091 I Cavern Bands plus The Robert Mather Band The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 6pm, 0152 236 9091 I Fireball Friday Revolver Venue, 2 New Chester Road, Birkenhead, Tastes Like Heaven, Burns Like Hell, Drink With The Devil I Jam Night Revolver Venue, 2 New Chester Road, Birkenhead I Splashh East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 6pm, £9 adv, 0844 847 2472, Alternative and Indie I John Turville Trio The Capstone Theatre, 7.30pm, £14 / £11.50 Concs, 0844 8000 410, one of the leading contemporary jazz ensembles in the UK I Billy Fury Years The Brindley, Runcorn, 7.30pm, £17, 0151 907 8360, celebrate the Liverpool Rock & Roll legend I The Magic of Motown Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 8pm, £22.50/ £20.50, 0151 666 0000

I LSQ play Music From the Movies The Bluecoat, School Lane, 7-8.30pm, £12, 0845 017 6660, quartet, arrangements of beautiful film and TV scores I The Sixteen Sing Metropolitan Cathedral, 7.30pm, £16, 0151 709 9222, world-renowned choir I Elvis Clayton The Green Room, doors 6.30pm/ start 8pm, £15 incl.

Champagne. 0870 787 1866, UK's No 1 Tribute I Speakerbox O2 Academy Liverpool, doors 10pm, £11.25 adv, 0844 477 2000, Mistajam, Dominique Young Unique, Ray FOXX, Devolution, Majestic, DJ Fusion I Tonight Alive O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, doors 7pm, £14.06 adv, 0844 477 2000, pop-punk I The Grey Goose Band Studio 2, Parr Street, doors 7pm/ start 9.30pm, 0151 707 3727, Deeply Authentic Blues I Hip Hop Event The Zanzibar, Seel St, 7.30pm, £5 I Guns 2 Roses The Cavern Live Lounge, Mathew St, 8.30pm, £10, 0151 236 9091, Tribute to Guns & Roses

Theatre & Dance I Jack The Ripper St. Helens Theatre Royal, 7.30pm, £12/ £10 Concs, 01744 756 000, 21st century investigation I Waiting for Godot The Lantern Theatre, Blundell St, 7.30pm, £10.50/ £6.50 Concs, 0151 703 0000, tragicomedy in two acts I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I The Master and Margarita The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 7.30pm, £12/ £10 Concs, 0844 873 2888, multi-layered story combines the love affair of the century

Comedy

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I The Hauntings of Croxteth Hall Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 9pm, £69, 0151 287 4798, join Lovehistory, if you dare, for a night in one of Liverpool's oldest ancestral mansions

I Chris Cairns plus guest The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £15 Comedy Seated Ticket, Meal Deal Options from £26 0151 227 5946, MC Neil Fitzmaurice introduces Chris Cairns along with Keith Carter as Nige and Daliso Chaponda

I Futureprimed The Kazimier, doors 9pm, £5, 0151 709 3789, networking and entertainment

I Hot Water Comedy Club The Crown Hotel Pub, City Centre, upstairs, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £8/ £4 NUS, 0777 211 2344

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I Elvis and Us Experience The Beatles Story Pier Head, 9am-7pm, £6 incl. Fab 4D, 0151 709 1963 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I Moyra Davey: Hangmen of England TATE, 10am-5.50pm, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Chagall: Modern Master Tate Liverpool, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255

I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy

I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details

I Stand Out On Radio 4 Extra BBC Radio 4 Xtra, 4pm, brand new Stand Out Pilot for 11-14 year olds

I Laurie Mitchell The Bluecoat, School Lane, 11am-6pm, 0845 017 6660, stylised studies of insects, birds and flora

I Liverpool Comedy Festival Various Venues, 0870 787 1866 I Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 8pm, £25 / £31, 0151 709 3789, comedy legend Bill Bailey performs his latest

Hope Street Shivers

I Comedy Central at Albert Dock Baby Blue, Albert Dock, 6pm, £15-£33, 0151 702 5834, Headliner: Philberto, Compere: Dave Twentyman, Supporting: Dan Nightingale, Stuart Goldsmith

I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details

I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Other Events I Shiverpool The Philharmonic Pub, 8pm & 9.30pm, £11/ £8 Concs, The

I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

SATURDAY 5TH Music I Tim Shaw, Gary Murphy, Jay Murray and The Shakers, Richard Batty, Tom Macfie, The Verdict, The Cave Dwellers The Cavern Club, Mathew St, FREE till 8pm, then £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091 I Richard Batty, The Amazing Kappa Band, Jay Murray The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, live music from 2.30pm, 0152 236 9091 I Saturday With The Beatles ft. the Cavern Club Beatles The Cavern Live Lounge, Mathew St, 8.30pm, £15, 0151 236 9091, Beatles Tribute Show I Gary Murphy The Cavern Live Lounge, Mathew St, 2pm, £2 OTD, 0151 236 9091, solo acoustic artist I Chibuku: Hospitality East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 10pm-4am, £16-14 adv, 0844 847 2472, DJ night with Camo & Crooked plus guests I Let's Hang On St. Helens Theatre Royal, 7.30pm, £19/ £18 Concs, 01744 756 000, a wonderful evening of entertainment I The Albion Band The Capstone Theatre, 7.30pm, £14 / £11.50 Concs, 0844 8000 410, some of the finest talent in folk music I Real Time The Brindley, Runcorn, 8pm, £10, 0151 907 8360 I The High Kings Epstein Theatre, doors 6.30pm/ start 7.30pm, £16, 0844 888 4411, Irish folk music I Stefan Grossman The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 8pm, £12, 0151 709 3789, one of the world's foremost authorities on acoustic blues guitar I Rat Pack Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 7.30pm, £22.50/ £20.50, 0151 666 0000, Swing I The Spirit and Sound of Steely Dan Floral Pavilion Blue Lounge,

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New Brighton, 8pm, £16, 0151 666 0000, less tribute and more homage I Shanty UK Merseyside Maritime Museum, 12-4.30pm, at intervals, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, traditional maritime music I The Ultimate 80's The Green Room, doors 6.30pm/ start 8pm, £15, 0870 787 1866, Tribute I Lawson Echo Arena, Echo Two, 8pm, £21.75, 0844 8000 400 I Beans On Toast Mello Mello, Slater St, 7.30pm, £6 adv, Sean McGowan, Seven Years Behind, Spiritbear I Ones To Watch O2 Academy Liverpool, doors 5.30pm, £11.25 adv, 0844 477 2000 I Madina Lake O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, doors 7pm, £16.87 adv, 0844 477 2000 I Good Times Studio 2, Parr Street, doors 7pm/ start 9.30pm, 0151 707 3727, Funk and Soul I Shamona Stamps Wine Bar, Liverpool Road, Crosby, 9.30pm, 0151 286 2662 I The Restarts The Kazimier, doors 7pm, £6, 0151 709 3789, Punk Rock

I Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 8pm, £25 / £31, 0151 709 3789, comedy legend Bill Bailey performs his latest stand-up I Comedy Central at Albert Dock Baby Blue, Albert Dock, 6pm, £15-£33, 0151 702 5834, Headliner: Philberto, Compere: Dave Twentyman, Supporting: Dan Nightingale, Stuart Goldsmith I Hot Water Comedy Club The Crown Hotel Pub, City Centre, upstairs, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £10/ £5 NUS, 0777 211 2344 I Daliso Chaponda plus guests The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £17.50 Comedy Seated Ticket, Meal Deal Options from £28.50, 0151 227 5946, MC Neil Fitzmaurice introduces Daliso Chaponda along with Guest Comedian and Chris Cairns I Liza (on an E) Echo Arena, 8pm, £16.90-£33.50, 0844 8000 400 I Kunt and the Gang The Lomax, Cumberland St, 7.30pm, £5, music and comedy

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I Wilson Minds Album Launch The Zanzibar, Seel St, 7.30pm, £5

I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details

I DJ Rahaan and James Morgan The Shipping Forecast, 11pm-3am, £5, 0151 709 6901

I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911

I Dig Deeper Williamson Tunnels, 7pm-4am, £13 NUS/ £15, Hernan Cattaneo (Four Hour set), Danny Howells (Dig Deeper Set) and many more

Theatre & Dance I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 2pm & 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I The Master and Margarita The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 2pm, £12/ £10 Concs, 0844 873 2888, multi-layered story combines the love affair of the century

Comedy I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 2pm & 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy I Stand Out On Radio 4 Extra BBC Radio 4 Xtra, 4pm, brand new Stand Out Pilot for 11-14 year olds I Comedy And Disability: A Debate Liverpool John Moores University, 3pm, 0870 443 0955 I Liverpool Comedy Festival Various Venues, 0870 787 1866

I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I Moyra Davey: Hangmen of England TATE, 10am-5.50pm, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Chagall: Modern Master Tate Liverpool, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 6-9pm, 0151 236 9444

I Laurie Mitchell The Bluecoat, School Lane, 11am-6pm, 0845 017 6660, stylised studies of insects, birds and flora I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Family I The Big Draw Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, fun drawing activities I Model Magic Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, a look at endangered animals I Family Art Club Walker Art Gallery, 11am & 2pm, pre-booking is essential, 0151 478 4171, interactive workshop

Sports & Leisure I Capoeira Club International Slavery Museum, Anthony Walker Education Centre, 2pm-4pm, 0151 478 4456, improves fitness, flexibility, strength and self defence I Man City vs Everton 12.45pm I Liverpool vs Crystal Palace 3pm I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 8.30-9.15am, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Interval

Other Events I Florrie Market The Florrie, Mill St, 10am-3pm, 0151 728 2323, beauty products, delicious cakes, general bric a brac, books and second hand goods I Shiverpool The Philharmonic Pub, 8pm & 9.30pm, £11/ £8 Concs, The Hope Street Shivers I Record Fair The Bluecoat, School Lane, 10am-6pm, 0845 017 6660, Vinyl, tapes, CDs, DVDs, mags, annuals, prints and more I Solar Plate The Bluecoat, Intaglio Studio, School Lane, 10am-4pm, £145/ £135, 0845 017 6660, introduction to this non-toxic intaglio print technique, with Martin Kochany I Quilt Code Patterns International Slavery Museum, Anthony Walker Education Centre, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4456, learn the meanings and codes behind the patterns on African American quilts I Artisans in the Palm House Sefton Park Palm House, 10am6pm, 0151 726 9304, quirky Craft Fayre I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org,

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SUNDAY 6TH Music I Gospel Choir: Soulful Voices Alma De Cuba, 1.30-5pm, 0151 702 7394, plus great Sunday brunch I Tim Shaw, Madison, The Shakers, The Mersey Beatles The Cavern Club, Mathew St, FREE till 8pm, then £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091 I Richard Batty, Tony Mac, Xander & The Peace Pirates The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, live music from 5.30pm, 0152 236 9091 I Jazz Con Fusion The Grapes, 9pm, 07950 828674, Live jazz with a Latin twist I Acoustic Recovery The Lomax, Cumberland St, 7pm, mix of open mic and guest slots I Dominic Kirwan St. Helens Theatre Royal, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01744 756 000, Country, Pop, Traditional Irish music I Tony Crotty Sudley House, 122pm, drop-in event, music of the time on an authentic 19th century guitar I Shanty UK Merseyside Maritime Museum, 12-4.30pm, at intervals, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, traditional maritime music I Easy Street Big Band Sefton Park Palm House, 2pm, 0151 726 9304 I Hannah Mclver & Alex McKown Studio 2, Parr Street, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, 0151 707 3727, Acoustic Duo I Chris Mcgann Jam Session Stamps Wine Bar, Liverpool Road, Crosby, 6pm, 0151 286 2662 I The Martin Smith Quartet The Caledonia, 4pm, 07791 041 212

Theatre & Dance I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details

Comedy I Liverpool Comedy Festival Various Venues, 0870 787 1866 I Hot Water Comedy Club The Crown Hotel Pub, City Centre, upstairs, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £3/ £1.5 NUS, 0777 211 2344 I Paul Smith The Crown Hotel Pub, City Centre, upstairs, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £5/ £2.50 NUS, 0777 211 2344

LOWDOWN MONTH LOWDOWN OCTOBER Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I Moyra Davey: Hangmen of England TATE, 10am-5.50pm, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Chagall: Modern Master Tate Liverpool, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444 I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Family I dot-art Stars The Bluecoat, School Lane, 10.30am-4.30pm, £39, 0845 017 6660, with Angela Burton, Art & Craft Days for children aged 8-11 I The Big Draw Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, create an artist's impression of yourself I Model Magic Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, a look at endangered animals I Family Art Club Walker Art Gallery, 11am, pre-booking is essential, 0151 478 4171, interactive workshop

Other Events I Solar Plate The Bluecoat, Intaglio Studio, School Lane, 10am-4pm, £145/ £135, 0845 017 6660, introduction to this non-toxic intaglio print technique, with Martin Kochany I Contact Improvisation The Bluecoat, School Lane, 11am-12.30

pm and 1.30-3.30pm, Class £6/ £4, Jam £4/ £2, Combined £8/ £5, 0845 017 6660, with Angela Burton, Art & Craft Days for children aged 8-11 I Life Drawing Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 7-10pm, £9 OTD, 0151 707 7747 I Feasts of Fantasia: The Aviary The Kazimier Garden, doors 5.30pm, £40, 0151 709 3789, banquet I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

MONDAY 7TH Music I Nick Robinson, Jon Keats, Jimmy Coburn, Tony Coburn, Jay Murray The Cavern Club, Mathew St, live music from 2pm, 0151 236 9091 I Ian Prowse The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 8pm, 0152 236 9091 I Liverpool Acoustic Sound Food And Drink, Duke St, 9pm, 0151 707 6363, open mic night I Drenge East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 7-11pm, £8 adv, 0844 847 2472, Rock/ Pop I DJ Mele, Slick Don Mc and Andrew McAndrew The Shipping Forecast, 10pm-3am, £5 EarlyBird / £7 adv, 0151 709 6901,

Theatre & Dance I Ghosts The Capstone Theatre, 7.30pm, £11.50 / £9.50 Concs, 0844 8000 410, Henrik Ibsen's play adapted by Sell A Door Theatre Company I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I The Master and Margarita The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 7.30pm, £12/ £10 Concs, 0844 873 2888, multi-layered story combines the love affair of the century

Comedy I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy I Comedy Night Mello Mello, Slater St, 8pm, donation

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues

of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Laurie Mitchell The Bluecoat, School Lane, 11am-6pm, 0845 017 6660, stylised studies of insects, birds and flora I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Family I Art Play Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight, Wirral, 10-11.30am, drop-in event, 0151 478 4136, for under fives

Sports & Leisure I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 7-7.45pm, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Interval

Other Events I Jonny Bongo's Monday Night Quiz The Shipping Forecast, 8pm, £1, 0151 709 6901 I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

TUESDAY 8TH Music I Jackie Oates: Lullabies The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 8pm, £12, 0151 709 3789, acclaimed modern British folk act I Out Of The Bedroom: Acoustic Open Mic Night Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 8.30pm, 0151 707 7747, with Johnny Sands I ParrJazz: Victor Brox Studio 2, Parr Street, 8.30pm, £3 on door/ FREE Students (NUS), 0151 707 3727, Jazz and open jam session, Blues Legend

I Tony Coburn, Jon Keats, Paul Jones, Jimmy Coburn, Jay Murray The Cavern Club, Mathew St, live music from 2pm, 0151 236 9091 I Cavern Bands Entertain The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 9pm, 0152 236 9091

Theatre & Dance I The Disappearance of Sadie Jones The Lantern Theatre, Blundell St, 7.30pm, £10.50/ £8.50 Concs, 0151 703 0000, a contemporary dream play I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I The Master and Margarita The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 7.30pm, £12/ £10 Concs, 0844 873 2888, multi-layered story combines the love affair of the century

Comedy I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444 I Laurie Mitchell The Bluecoat, School Lane, 11am-6pm, 0845 017 6660, stylised studies of insects, birds and flora

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I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Sports & Leisure I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 7-7.45am, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Strength I Cycle for Health Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 10am, booking essential, 0151 296 7054 I Tea Dance Sefton Park Palm House, 2pm-4pm, £5 (incl. a cup of tea and piece of cake), 0151 726 9304

Other Events I Royal Court Heritage Tour The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 2pm, £5, 0870 787 1866, the theatre is one of Liverpool's most enduring and iconic buildings and has a rich history I Ray Mears The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £22.50 - £31, 0151 709 3789, captivating theatre show in which Ray talks about his life I Jackie Oates Lullaby Workshop The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 2pm, £5, 0151 709 3789, a musical introduction for 0-4 year olds on lullabies I Philosophy in Pubs The Bluecoat, School Lane, 1pm-2.30pm, drop in event, 0151 702 5324, resident philosophers debate the important questions I Talk: Camille Corot Sudley House, 1-2pm, drop-in event, find out about the great French artist I Jake Mills Quiz Night House, Bold Street, 8.30pm, 0151 709 7141 I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

WEDNESDAY 9TH Music I Wet Nuns East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 7-11pm, £7 adv, 0844 847 2472, Rock/ Pop I The Gathering The Bluecoat, School Lane, 7.30pm-9.30pm, 0151 702 5324, a monthly space for musicians to meet and improvise together I BBC Radio 1Xtra Live 2013 Echo Arena, 6.30pm, £12.50, 0844 8000 400 I Pete Wade's Acoustic Open Mic Night Gallaghers Pub and Barbers, Birkenhead, Wirral, 7.30pm, 0151 649 9095 I Gospeltronic House, Bold Street,

8pm, 0151 709 7141, exploring avenues of electronica I Revolution O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, doors 11pm, £3.55, 0844 477 2000 I Esben and the Witch, Teeth of the Sea, Thought Forms The Kazimier, doors 7.30pm, £8.50, 0151 709 3789, Gothic I Paul Jones, Jon Keats, Jimmy Coburn, Tony Coburn, Steve Howard The Cavern Club, Mathew St, live music from 2pm, 0151 236 9091 I The Amazing Kappa Band The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 9pm, 0152 236 9091 I Keith Jarrett and guests Keith's Wine Bar, Lark Lane Sefton Park, 8pm, 0151 728 7688 I Freddie Smith Big Band Bebington British Legion, Wirral CH63, 8.30pm, 0151 608 2270

Theatre & Dance I Liverpool Empire Youth Ballet: Peter Pan Liverpool Empire Theatre, 7pm, £19.90, 0844 871 3017 I The Disappearance of Sadie Jones The Lantern Theatre, Blundell St, 7.30pm, £10.50/ £8.50 Concs, 0151 703 0000, a contemporary dream play I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 5.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I The Master and Margarita The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 7.30pm, £14/ £12 Concs, 0844 873 2888, multi-layered story combines the love affair of the century

Comedy I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy I Steve Hughes The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £15 Comedy Seated Ticket/ £13 Concs, 0151 227 5946

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st

for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255

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I Pádraig Rynne, Donal Lunny and Sylvain Barou and Rioghnach Connolly Epstein Theatre, 7.30pm, £16, 0844 888 4411, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Jon Allen Band Eric's, Mathew Street, 7.30-11.30pm, £8, 0151 236 9994, highly praised singersongwriter

I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details

I RLPO: The Great Romantics The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £13-£36, 0151 709 3789, featuring conductor Thomas Dausgaard and violinist Henning Kraggerud

I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details

I Anthony John Clarke The Whitby Sports & Social Club, Ellesmere Port, 8.30pm, £8, 0151 678 9902

I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444

I Musica en Vivo Alma De Cuba, 10.30pm, 0151 702 7394, spontaneous, high energy night with great live music

I Laurie Mitchell The Bluecoat, School Lane, 11am-6pm, 0845 017 6660, stylised studies of insects, birds and flora I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Sports & Leisure I SAE Bootcamp Your Yoga Studio, 7-7.45pm, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Fit Fusion I Walk for Health Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 1.30pm, 0151 287 4798, enjoy a healthy walk through the park

Other Events I The Liverpool Philharmonic Experience The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 12.30pm, £7 / £15, 0151 709 3789, your chance to see behind the scenes of the unique artdeco Liverpool Philharmonic Hall I Crafternoon Victoria Gallery & Museum, 2-4pm, £5 (incl tea and coffee), booking required, 0151 794 2348 I Spotify Wednesday Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 8pm, 0151 707 7747, Enabling the sharing, creating and modifying of each other's playlists I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

THURSDAY 10TH Music I Dry the River East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 7-11pm, £12.50 adv, 0844 847 2472, Rock/ Pop I "The Big Band" with Five Star Swing The Brindley, Runcorn, 7.30pm, £15, 0151 907 8360

I Rock & Roll Mello Mello, Slater St, 8pm, Lovecraft, Matt Barton & the Carers, Tom George I Hawklords O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, doors 7pm, £18 adv, 0844 477 2000 I DJ Four Tet The Shipping Forecast, 10pm-3am, £12 adv, 0151 709 6901 I Cup Of Tea The Lomax, Cumberland St, 8.30pm, open mic I Tony Mac, Jon Keats, Jay Murray, Richard Batty, Beatles Tribute The Cavern Club, Mathew St, FREE 2-8pm, then £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091 I Tony Mac The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 7pm, 0152 236 9091

Theatre & Dance I Billy Liar Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight, 7.30pm, £7, 0151 643 8757, a comedy about Billy Fisher, a young boy with an overactive imagination I Liverpool Empire Youth Ballet: Peter Pan Liverpool Empire Theatre, 7pm, £19.90, 0844 871 3017 I Northern Dances The Capstone Theatre, 7.30pm, £11 / £9 Concs, 0844 8000 410, MDI presents a night of dancing I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 1.30pm & 7.30pm (AD), £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I The Master and Margarita The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 7.30pm, £14/ £12 Concs, 0844 873 2888, multi-layered story combines the love affair of the century I The Producers Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 7.30pm, £15, 0151 666 0000, funny musical

LOWDOWN MONTH LOWDOWN OCTOBER Comedy I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy I Roy 'Chubby' Brown St. Helens Theatre Royal, 7.30pm, £18.50, 01744 756 000, flamboyant comedian I Andrew Lawrence: There is No Escape The Brindley, Runcorn, 8pm, £13, 0151 907 8360, major new comedy talent I Comedy Central at Albert Dock Baby Blue, Albert Dock, 6pm, £15£33, 0151 702 5834, Headliner: Gary Delaney, Compere: Ray Peacock I A Stand The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £10 Comedy Seated Ticket/ £7 Concs, 0151 227 5946, in Partnership With LFC Action For Health

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details

07940 721 122, Cardio and Interval

Other Events I John Bishop The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 8pm, £65, 0844 873 2888, John Bishop talks about his new book, football, life and fame I Which Way is The Front Line From Here? Open Eye Gallery, Mann Island, doors 7pm, £8 / £5 Concs, 0151 236 6768, exclusive screening I Talking Poetry The Bluecoat, School Lane, 6-8pm, ticket required, 0151 702 5324, listen to and discuss recordings from the great poetic voices I Talk: Negro Spirituals International Slavery Museum, Lecture theatre, 4th floor, 6-8pm, drop-in event, pre-booking essential, 0151 478 4046 I Creative Conservation Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight, Wirral, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4136, meet conservator Janet Wilson as she reveals how she cares for ceramic tiles and glass I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

FRIDAY 11TH Music

I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details

I Johnny Cash Roadshow St. Helens Theatre Royal, 7.30pm, £17.50, 01744 756 000, Tribute

I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details

I Martin Speake Trio The Capstone Theatre, 7.30pm, £14 / £11.50 Concs, 0844 8000 410, an unusual trio of alto saxophone, guitar and drums

I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444 I Laurie Mitchell The Bluecoat, School Lane, 11am-6pm, 0845 017 6660, stylised studies of insects, birds and flora I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Sports & Leisure I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 7-7.45am, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session,

I Luka Bloom and Dominic Dunn The Zanzibar, Seel St, 7.30pm, £12 adv/ £15 door, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Traditional Music Session Peter Kavanagh's, 2-6 Egerton St, 9pm, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Bon Giovi Eric's, Mathew Street, 7.30pm - 11.30pm, £8, 0151 236 9994, UK's premier Bon Jovi tribute band I John Reilly with Lewis Nitikman The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 8pm, £12, 0151 709 3789, an intimate acoustic set I The Hollies The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £23.50 / £29.50, 0151 709 3789, The Hollies play their hits I Acoustic Dustbowl View Two

Gallery, Mathew St, 8.30pm, £8 adv/ £9 OTD, Eef Barzelay & Chris Otepka I Fossil Collective Leaf Cafe, Bold St, First floor, 7.30pm, £8, 0151 707 7747, alternative /folk I American Four Tops The Green Room, doors 6.30pm/ start 8pm, £15, 0870 787 1866 I Our Imbalance O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, doors 7pm, £7.05 adv, 0844 477 2000 I Forty4 Band Studio 2, Parr Street, doors 7pm/ start 9.30pm, 0151 707 3727, Rhythm & Groove Blues I Craig Charles The Citadel, St. Helens, 9pm, £13/ £11, 01744 735436, Funk and Soul I Traumtour The Kazimier, doors 8pm, £3, 0151 709 3789 I DJ Aeroplane The Shipping Forecast, 10pm-3am, £10 adv, 0151 709 6901 I Tim Shaw, Richard Batty, Jon Keats, Tony Mac, Marc Kenny, The Rockits The Cavern Club, Mathew St, FREE till 8pm, then £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091

I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy I Marcel Lucont The Brindley, Runcorn, 8pm, £13, 0151 907 8360, witty and intelligent stand-up from the Frenchman I Comedy Central at Albert Dock Baby Blue, Albert Dock, 6pm, £15£33, 0151 702 5834, Headliner: Gary Delaney, Compere: Ray Peacock I Markus Birdman plus guest The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £15 Comedy Seated Ticket, Meal Deal Options from £26 0151 227 5946, MC Ste Porter introduces Markus Birdman along with Keith Carter as Nige and Allyson Smith I Hot Water Comedy Club The Crown Hotel Pub, City Centre, upstairs, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £8/ £4 NUS, 0777 211 2344

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details

I Cavern Bands plus The Robert Mather Band The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 6pm, 0152 236 9091

I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911

I Oasiz The Cavern Live Lounge, Mathew St, 8.30pm, £10, 0151 236 9091, Tribute to Oasis

I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details

I Marley Chingus and guests The Caledonia, 9pm, 0151 708 0325

Theatre & Dance I Billy Liar Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight, 7.30pm, £7, 0151 643 8757, a comedy about Billy Fisher, a young boy with an overactive imagination I An Evening of Burlesque Liverpool Empire Theatre, 8pm, £28.90, 0844 871 3017, fresh cast of burlesque all-stars for 2013 I Miss Julie The Lantern Theatre, Blundell St, 7.30pm, £8.50/ £6.50 Concs, 0151 703 0000, brand new English version I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I The Master and Margarita The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 7.30pm, £14/ £12 Concs, 0844 873 2888, multi-layered story combines the love affair of the century I The Producers Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 7.30pm, £18/ £16, 0151 666 0000, funny musical

Comedy

I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444 I Laurie Mitchell The Bluecoat, School Lane, 11am-6pm, 0845 017 6660, stylised studies of insects, birds and flora I David Hockney: Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, 10am-5pm, unique selection of paintings and prints by the artist I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

LOWDOWN MONTH

Other Events I Did I Mention The Free Wine?

Epstein Theatre, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £20/ £10 Concs, 0844 888 4411, The Cut-Throat Tour, poet I An Evening of Mediumship and Clairvoyance Floral Pavilion Blue Lounge, New Brighton, 7.30pm, £15, 0151 666 0000, Donna Robinson.tv I TS Eliot Prize for Poetry Twentieth Anniversay Tour The Bluecoat, School Lane, 6.307.30pm, £5/ £3, 0845 017 6660, previously shortlisted poets read their work I Archive Tour International Slavery Museum, 11am-12pm, pre-booking is essential, 0151 478 4046, join archivist for a look at the fascinating collections in the Maritime Archives and Library I Rocking to Rhythm International Slavery Museum, Lecture theatre, 4th floor, 6.30-8pm, pre-booking is essential, 0151 478 4046, lecture and demonstration looking at the journey of Jazz dance I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

SATURDAY 12TH Music I Chibuku Shake Shake Reopening Party East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 10pm-4am, £13-15 adv, 0844 847 2472, featuring Gessafelstein and special guests I Outfit East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 6.30-10pm, £10 adv, 0844 847 2472, Rock/ Pop I Grand Union Orchestra The Capstone Theatre, 7.30pm, £13.50 / £10.50 Concs / £7.50 under 16s, 0844 8000 410, an extraordinary exchange of music from around the world I Thomas McCarthy The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 5pm, £6 adv/ £8 door, 0151 709 3789, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Christy Moore & Declan Sinnott The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 8pm, £30-£38.50, 0151 709 3789, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Dean Friedman Epstein Theatre, 7pm/ start 8pm, £20, 0844 888 4411, songs from his three-decade career I Hear My Song St George's Hall, Concert Hall, doors 6pm/ start 7pm,

0151 225 6911, Roy and Guy are two male singers who are launching their CD I Britten Centenary Concert II: Britten & Friends Metropolitan Cathedral, 7.30pm, £10/ £7, 0151 709 9222 I Take That Tribute The Green Room, doors 6.30pm/ start 8pm, £15, 0870 787 1866 I Hard Dock & Drome O2 Academy Liverpool, doors 9pm, £16.87 adv, 0844 477 2000, The Early Years 91-93 I Rasta4Eyes, Broken 3 Ways, The Sporadics Mello Mello, Slater St, 8pm, £4 adv, Ska, Punk and Reggae I Jeremy Sassoon Studio 2, Parr Street, doors 7pm/ start 9.30pm, 0151 707 3727, Jazz, Blues and Soul I Swingin Bricks Stamps Wine Bar, Liverpool Road, Crosby, 9.30pm, 0151 286 2662, Rock'n'Roll and Blues I The Fuse Stamps Wine Bar, Liverpool Road, Crosby, 9pm, 0151 286 2662, 60's and 70's I Chantel McGregor The Citadel, St. Helens, doors 7.30pm, £13/ £11, 01744 735436, Rock and Blues I Smerin's Anti-Social Club The Kazimier, doors 9pm, £11, 0151 709 3789 I DJ Alexis Raphael The Shipping Forecast, 11pm-3am, £7 adv/ £10 OTD, 0151 709 6901 I Tim Shaw, Gary Murphy, Jay Murray and The Shakers, Richard Batty, Tom Macfie, The Verdict The Cavern Club, Mathew St, FREE till 8pm, then £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091 I Richard Batty, The Amazing Kappa Band, Jay Murray The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, live music from 2.30pm, 0152 236 9091 I Cream's 21st Birthday Nation, Wolstenholme Square, 9pm, tickets from £80, Alesso, Thomas Gold, Gareth Wyn and many more I Polka 005: Wbeeza Kitchen Street Pop Up, 2-4 Kitchen Street, 11pm, £6

Theatre & Dance I The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Show Liverpool Empire Theatre, 3pm & 7.30pm, £17-£21, 0844 871 3017, enjoy vintage Las Vegas with show girls and timeless style I Showtime 2013 The Brindley, Runcorn, 1pm & 6pm, £12, 0151 907 8360, unique dance show I Letter-headed Paper The Lantern

Theatre, Blundell St, 8pm, £8.50/ £6.50 Concs, 0151 703 0000, play about the workplace, set in the office of a national cement manufacturer I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 2pm & 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I The Master and Margarita The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 2pm, £8, 0844 873 2888, multi-layered story combines the love affair of the century I The Producers Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £15, 0151 666 0000, funny musical

Comedy I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 2pm & 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy I Pam and Ann On The Pisste The Brindley, Runcorn, 8pm, £12, 0151 907 8360, hilarious comedy from Undercover Blondde, described as "real Liverpool humour" I Comedy Central at Albert Dock Baby Blue, Albert Dock, 6pm, £15£33, 0151 702 5834, Headliner: Gary Delaney, Compere: Ray Peacock I Hot Water Comedy Club The Crown Hotel Pub, City Centre, upstairs, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £10/ £5 NUS, 0777 211 2344 I Keith Carter as Nige plus guests The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £17.50 Comedy Seated Ticket, Meal Deal Options from £28.50, 0151 227 5946, MC Ste Porter introduces Keith Carter as Nige along with Markus Birdman and Allyson Smith

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition

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Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255

I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-5pm, 0151 236 9444 I Laurie Mitchell The Bluecoat, School Lane, 11am-6pm, 0845 017 6660, stylised studies of insects, birds and flora I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Family I Future Tate: Monthly Art Club Tate Liverpool, 2-4pm, Booking required, 0151 702 7400, interactive workshops led by young people from Tate Collective, for ages 11-14 I African Masks International Slavery Museum, Anthony Walker Education Centre, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4046, make your own colourful mask I Workshop: SOS-save our species Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, protect endangered species, make a souvenir to take away I Viking Ships World Museum Liverpool, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4393, try on a Viking costume, make a model longboat and design a shield

Sports & Leisure I Capoeira Club International Slavery Museum, Anthony Walker Education Centre, 2pm-4pm, 0151 478 4456, improves fitness, flexibility, strength and self defence I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 8.30-9.15am, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Interval I 'A hard day's fight: round 2' Grand Central Hall, 6pm, £7-£27, 0151 709 2074, wrestling

Other Events I A Liverpool Irish Celebration Museum of Liverpool, 10am-4pm, 0151 478 4545, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Exhibition Tour Open Eye Gallery, Mann Island, 1.30pm, 0151 236 6768, free 40-minute tour of exhibitions led by the curatorial team

LOWDOWN MONTH LOWDOWN OCTOBER I Angela Kingston in conversation with Graeme McGrath The Bluecoat, School Lane, 2-3.30pm, 0845 017 6660 I Devine Stained Glass Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight, Wirral, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4136, Ian Hartless is a stained glass designer maker and conservator for Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral I Merseyside Schools Cross Country Races Croxteth Hall and Country Park, first race 10.30am, 0151 287 4798 I Black History Food Festival Sefton Park Palm House, 12pm, 0151 726 9304 I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

SUNDAY 13TH Music I The Jim Jones Revue East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 7-11pm, £12.50 adv, 0844 847 2472, Rock/ Pop, plus The Amazing Snakeheads I Lumiere and Anna Corcoran Sefton Park Palm House, 7.30pm, £12.50 adv/ £15 door, 0151 726 9304, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival

Theatre & Dance I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I Beyond The Veil The Liverpool Actors Studio Theatre, doors 7pm/ start 7.30pm, £8-£11, 0151 709 9034

Comedy I Ha Ha Holmes Liverpool Empire Theatre, 7.30pm, £19.90-£24.90, 0844 871 3017, pipe-smoking new show from theatre's funniest parodists as Holmes and Watson I An Evening With Pam Ayres Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 5pm, £18.50, 0151 666 0000 I Hot Water Comedy Club The Crown Hotel Pub, City Centre, upstairs, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £3/ £1.5 NUS, 0777 211 2344 I Stewart Lee: Much A-Stew About Nothing The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 8pm, £20/ £26, 0151 709 3789, acclaimed writer and comedian

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911

I The Great Romantics The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £13-£36, 0151 709 3789, featuring conductor Thomas Dausgaard and violinist Henning Kraggerud

I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details

I Gospel Choir: Soulful Voices Alma De Cuba, 1.30-5pm, 0151 702 7394, plus great Sunday brunch

I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details

I Everything Everything O2 Academy Liverpool, doors 7pm, £18 adv, 0844 477 2000

I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details

I Jazz Con Fusion The Grapes, 9pm, 07950 828674, Live jazz with a Latin twist

I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details

I Skamel Studio 2, Parr Street, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, 0151 707 3727, Ska and Jazz Classics

I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255

I Acoustic Recovery The Lomax, Cumberland St, 7pm, mix of open mic and guest slots

I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details

I Tim Shaw, The Beatelles, The Shakers, Made In Liverpool The Cavern Club, Mathew St, FREE till 8pm, then £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091

I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details

I Richard Batty, Tony Mac, Xander & The Peace Pirates The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, live music from 5.30pm, 0152 236 9091

I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

I Loose Moose String Band The Caledonia, 4pm, 0151 708 0325

I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details

Family I Rummage Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1pm/ 1.30pm/ 2pm/ 3pm/ 3.30pm, 0151 478 4499, family

activity, hands-on search for signs of smuggling

I Ian Prowse The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 8pm, 0152 236 9091

I Viking Ships World Museum Liverpool, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4393, try on a Viking costume, make a model longboat and design a shield

I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details

I Bananas in Pyjamas Echo Arena, The Auditorium, 1pm and 4pm, £13.40 child/ £15.40 adult/ £53.60 family, 0844 8000 400

Sports & Leisure I Liverpool Marathon Start Ashville Road, run between Birkenhead Park and New Brighton, £15-£26, Half Marathon and 10k

Other Events I Jarlath Killeen and 'The Wilde West' The Bluecoat, School Lane, 2.30pm, limited places, booking ahead advised, 0845 017 6660, explores the work and life of Ireland's great writer and wit, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Irish Shorts FACT, Wood Street, 6.30pm, £7, 01517074444, classic and contemporary short films, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I dot-art Stars The Bluecoat, School Lane, 10.30am-4.30pm, £39, 0845 017 6660, with Angela Burton, Art & Craft Days for children aged 8-11 I Hard Ground Etching with Emma Gregory The Bluecoat, Intaglio Studio, School Lane, 10am-4pm, £75/ £65, 0845 017 6660 I Spotlight on the Titanic Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1.30pm/ 2.30pm/ 3.30pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, stories and myths that surround the sinking of the Titanic I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

MONDAY 14TH Music I Bright Phoebus Revisited The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £22/ £28, 0151 709 3789, a magical collection of very English song writing I Gospel Choir: Soulful Voices Alma De Cuba, 1.30-5pm, 0151 702 7394, plus great Sunday brunch I Nick Robinson, Jon Keats, Jimmy Coburn, Tony Coburn, Jay Murray The Cavern Club, Mathew St, live music from 2pm, 0151 236 9091

Theatre & Dance

I The Shakespeare Schools Festival Epstein Theatre, doors 6pm/ start 7pm, £6.50-£8.50, 0844 888 4411, four schools will perform four different Shakespeare plays I West Side Story Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 7pm, £4.50, 0151 666 0000, St Marys Catholic

Comedy I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Family I Art Play Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight, Wirral, 10-11.30am, drop-in event, 0151 478 4136, for under 5's

Sports & Leisure I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 7-7.45pm, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Interval

the card payments co op

LOWDOWN MONTH

Other Events I Readings Of Sean O'Casey's The Star Turns Red and Red Roses For Me The Lantern Theatre, Blundell St, 6.30pm, £4/ £2 Concs, 0151 703 0000, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Irish Shorts FACT, Wood Street, 6.30pm, £7, 01517074444, classic and contemporary short films, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Urban Craft Collective's Knitting Club Leaf Cafe, Bold St, ground floor, 7pm-9pm, 0151 707 7747 I Jonny Bongo's Monday Night Quiz The Shipping Forecast, 8pm, £1, 0151 709 6901 I Liverpool Fashion Week The Royal Liver Building, £15 per night/ £10 Concs/ £60 weekly pass, free workshops and seminars, make-up master classes, styling forums, choreography days, photography workshops, 0151 236 6186 I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

TUESDAY 15TH Music I Dancing Years East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 7pm, £6 adv, 0844 847 2472, Country/ Folk I Trembling Bells and Mike Heron The Capstone Theatre, 7.30pm, £14 / £11.50 Concs, 0844 8000 410, Trembling Bells teams up with Mike Heron I Organ Recital St George's Hall, Great Hall, 12.45-1.30pm, £2.50, 0151 225 6911

Murray The Cavern Club, Mathew St, live music from 2pm, 0151 236 9091 I Cavern Bands Entertain The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 9pm, 0152 236 9091

Theatre & Dance I The Winter's Tale The Brindley, Runcorn, 7.30pm, £8, 0151 907 8360, an adaptation of Shakespeare's classic with professional actors, community performers and local bands I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I The Shakespeare Schools Festival Epstein Theatre, doors 6pm/ start 7pm, £6.50-£8.50, 0844 888 4411, four schools will perform four different Shakespeare plays I Jesus Christ Superstar Echo Arena, 8pm, £33.50-£71.50, 0844 8000 400, legendary rock classic

Comedy I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy I Pat Shortt: I Am The Band The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 8pm, £13/ £10.50 Concs, 0844 873 2888, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival, oneman comedy show

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911

I Out Of The Bedroom: Acoustic Open Mic Night Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 8.30pm, 0151 707 7747, with Johnny Sands

I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details

I Pins Leaf Cafe, Bold St, First floor, 7.30pm, £7, 0151 707 7747, allfemale post-punk/New Wave

I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details

I Odi The Garden at FACT, 8pm, 0151 707 7747, plus Only Child, Ronan Boyle and DJ Jonnie O'Hare, part of Liverpool Irish Festival

I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details

I ParrJazz: Marco Marconi Trio Studio 2, Parr Street, 8.30pm, £3 on door/ FREE Students (NUS), 0151 707 3727, Jazz and open jam session, Italian Jazz Trio I Temples The Kazimier, doors 7pm, £9, 0151 709 3789, Neo-Psychedelic Band I Tony Coburn, Jon Keats, Paul Jones, Jimmy Coburn, Jay

I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes

International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444 I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Sports & Leisure I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 7-7.45am, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Strength I Cycle for Health Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 10am, booking essential, 0151 296 7054

Other Events I Readings of Sean O'Casey's 'The Star Turns Red' and 'Red Roses For Me' The Lantern Theatre, Blundell St, 7.30pm, £4/ £2 Concs, 0151 703 0000, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I The Irish Revolutionary: Anne Devlin FACT, Wood Street, 6.30pm, £7, 0151 707 4444, short series, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival

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I Revolution O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, doors 11pm, £3.55, 0844 477 2000, Emergency Services Uniform Party I Public Image Ltd (PiL) O2 Academy Liverpool, doors 7pm, £29.81 adv, 0844 477 2000 I Royal Blood plus support The Shipping Forecast, 8pm, £5, 0151 709 6901 I Paul Jones, Jon Keats, Jimmy Coburn, Tony Coburn, Richard Batty The Cavern Club, Mathew St, live music from 2pm, 0151 236 9091 I The Amazing Kappa Band The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 9pm, 0152 236 9091 I Keith Jarrett and guests Keith's Wine Bar, Lark Lane Sefton Park, 8pm, 0151 728 7688 I Freddie Smith Big Band Bebington British Legion, Wirral CH63, 8.30pm, 0151 608 2270

I Formby's Footprint Walk The National Trust Formby, £4, 01704 878591, discover the fascinating story of Formby's prehistoric footprints

I The Original Panama Jazzband The Irby Club, Thingwall Road, Wirral, 8.30pm

I Jake Mills Quiz Night House, Bold Street, 8.30pm, 0151 709 7141

I Jason Manford: First World Problems Liverpool Empire Theatre, 8pm, £27.40, 0844 871 3017, a wealth of comedy anecdotes, comic misunderstandings and audience banter

I Liverpool Fashion Week The Royal Liver Building, see 14th for details I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

WEDNESDAY 16TH Music I RLPO Ensemble 10:10 The Capstone Theatre, 7.30pm, £10, 0844 8000 410, contemporary classical music I Damien Dempsey plus Support The Kazimier, 7.30pm, £15, 0151 709 3789, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Andy Irvine The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 8pm, £12 adv/ £15 door, 0151 709 3789, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Jim and Delia The Casa, 29 Hope Street, City Centre, 8pm, 0151 709 2148, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Acoute VII The Bluecoat, School Lane, 7.30-9.30pm, £5/ £3, 0845

Theatre & Dance

I The Winter's Tale The Brindley, Runcorn, 7.30pm, £10, 0151 907 8360, an adaptation of Shakespeare's classic with professional actors, community performers and local bands I The Ciggie Run St. Helens Theatre Royal, 7.30pm, £15/ £13, 01744 756 000, three blokes plan a 'ciggie run' to subsidise their incomes with hilarious consequences I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I Complete Works Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 7pm, £12, 0151 666 0000, Performance School

Comedy I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film

LOWDOWN MONTH LOWDOWN OCTOBER comedy

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444 I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Sports & Leisure I SAE Bootcamp Your Yoga Studio, 7-7.45pm, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Fit Fusion I Walk for Health Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 1.30pm, 0151 287 4798, enjoy a healthy walk through the park

Other Events I The Irish Revolutionary: Michael Collins FACT, Wood Street, 6.30pm, £7, 01517074444, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I At Sixes and Sevens Victoria Gallery & Museum, University of Liverpool, 6pm, 0151 794 2348, book launch, part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Film: About Time The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £6/ £7, 0151 709 3789, rom-com about time travel directed by Richard Curtis I Tea Dance St George's Hall, Great Hall, 1.30-4pm, £5, 0151 225 6911, live music and dance

I Victorian Lamplight Tour Croxteth Hall and Country Park, tours from 7pm, £10 adults/ £8 children, 0151 287 4798, see characters from the past appear I ROH. Live: Don Quixote FACT, Wood Street, 7.15pm, £20, 0151 707 4444, emotion, drama and vivid characters I Spotify Wednesday Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 8pm, 0151 707 7747, Enabling the sharing, creating and modifying of each other's playlists I Liverpool Fashion Week The Royal Liver Building, see 14th for details I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

THURSDAY 17TH Music I Deerhunter East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 7-11pm, £15 adv, 0844 847 2472, Rock/ Pop, plus Verity Susman I Andy Irvine The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 8pm, £12 adv/ £15 door, 0151 709 3789, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I RLPO: What the World Needs Now The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £17-£40, 0151 709 3789, the music of Burt Bacharach I Musica en Vivo Alma De Cuba, 10.30pm, 0151 702 7394, spontaneous, high energy night with great live music I Coasts The Shipping Forecast, 7pm, £6, 0151 709 6901 I Cup Of Tea The Lomax, Cumberland St, 8.30pm, open mic I Tony Mac, Jon Keats, Nowhere Boys, Ronny Hughes, Beatles Tribute The Cavern Club, Mathew St, FREE 2-8pm, then £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091 I Madison plus Tony Mac The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 7pm, 0152 236 9091

Theatre & Dance

hilarious consequences I Jane and Lizzy The Lantern Theatre, Blundell St, 7.30pm, £8.50/ £6.50 Concs, 0151 703 0000, quirky new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 1.30pm & 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I Complete Works Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 7pm, £12, 0151 666 0000, Performance School I NT Encore: Othello FACT, Wood Street, 7.30pm, £17.50, 01517074444, William Shakespeare's play about the destructive power of jealousy I Translunar Paradise The Citadel, St. Helens, 7.30pm, £10/ £8, 01744 735436, piece without words, told instead with music, masks and movement

Comedy I Jason Manford: First World Problems Liverpool Empire Theatre, 8pm, £27.40, 0844 871 3017, a wealth of comedy anecdotes, comic misunderstandings and audience banter I Comedy Central at Albert Dock Baby Blue, Albert Dock, 6pm, £15-£33, 0151 702 5834, Headliner: John Warburton, Compere: Danny McLoughlin, Supporting: Daliso Chaponda, Paul James I Rob Beckett The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £10 Comedy Seated Ticket, 0151 227 5946,

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details

I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444 I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Sports & Leisure I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 7-7.45am, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Interval

Other Events I Skeptics in the Pub Head of Steam, Lime St, 8pm, Paolo Viscardi: Alien Mummies, Monsters and Mermaids: Challenging the Mystery Mongers I Film: Alpha Papa The Brindley, Runcorn, 1.30pm, £4, 0151 907 8360, starring Steve Coogan I 'Adam and Paul' and Lenny too FACT, Wood Street, 6.30pm, £7, 01517074444, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Language, Resistance and Revival: From Prison to Community The Bluecoat, School Lane, 7pm, £4/ £2 Concs, 0845 017 6660, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Scrips The Bluecoat, School Lane, 1pm-2.30pm, drop in event, 0151 702 5324, informal space for creative writing, from poetry to short stories I Talk: LNRS Merseyside Maritime Museum, 12.30pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, Liverpool Nautical Research Society I The Spoke Poetry Night Gallaghers Pub and Barbers, Birkenhead, Wirral, 8pm, 0151 649 9095, group of local poets I Liverpool Fashion Week The Royal Liver Building, see 14th for details I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

I The Winter's Tale The Brindley, Runcorn, 7.30pm, £10, 0151 907 8360, an adaptation of Shakespeare's classic with professional actors, community performers and local bands

I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details

FRIDAY 18TH

I The Ciggie Run St. Helens Theatre Royal, 7.30pm, £15/ £13, 01744 756 000, three blokes plan a 'ciggie run' to subsidise their incomes with

I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255

I The Illegal Eagles Liverpool Empire Theatre, 7.30pm, £24.40£26.40, 0844 871 3017, all the classic songs

Music

LOWDOWN MONTH

I Cloud Control, MT Wolf, and Sundowners East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 7pm-10.30pm, free (£1.25 booking fee), 0844 847 2472. A night of live music from some top notch artists.

I John Grant East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 7-10pm, £16 adv, 0844 847 2472, Alternative and Indie, plus Josefin Winther I Joe Brown The Brindley, Runcorn, 7.30pm, £25, 0151 907 8360, the Rock & Roll Legend I Irish Sea Sessions The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 7.30pm, £19.50-£28.50, 0151 709 3789, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I State of Quo Eric's, Mathew Street, 8pm - 11.30pm, £8, 0151 236 9994, Status Quo tribute band I Johnny Cash Tribute The Green Room, doors 6.30pm/ start 8pm, £15, 0870 787 1866 I Dallas Mile Studio 2, Parr Street, doors 7pm/ start 9.30pm, 0151 707 3727, Blues, Rock, Country Trio I Route One Stamps Wine Bar, Liverpool Road, Crosby, 9pm, 0151 286 2662, covers from the 60's to present day I M-Zone The Citadel, St. Helens, doors 6.30pm, £2.50, 01744 735436, social event for young people aged 10-18, live bands and DJ I Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band The Kazimier, doors 8pm, 0151 709 3789 I Richard Batty, Jon Keats, Tony Mac, Marc Kenny, The Rockits The Cavern Club, Mathew St, FREE till 8pm, then £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091 I Cavern Bands plus The Robert Mather Band The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 6pm, 0152 236 9091 I The Modfathers The Cavern Live Lounge, Mathew St, 8.30pm, £10, 0151 236 9091, Paul Weller Tribute

Theatre & Dance I The Ciggie Run St. Helens Theatre Royal, 7.30pm, £15/ £13, 01744 756 000, three blokes plan a 'ciggie run' to subsidise their incomes with hilarious consequences

Pride and Prejudice I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I Hurricane Hill The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 8pm, £10/ £8 Concs, 0844 873 2888 I The Shakespeare Schools Festival Epstein Theatre, doors 6pm/ start 7pm, £6.50-£8.50, 0844 888 4411, four schools will perform four different Shakespeare plays I Puppetry of the Penis Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 7.30pm, £19.50, 0151 666 0000, non-sexual show featuring full frontal male nudity

Comedy I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy I Comedy Central at Albert Dock Baby Blue, Albert Dock, 6pm, £15-£33, 0151 702 5834, Headliner: John Warburton, Compere: Danny McLoughlin, Supporting: Daliso Chaponda, Paul James I Micky D plus guest The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £15 Comedy Seated Ticket, Meal Deal Options from £26 0151 227 5946, MC Neil Fitzmaurice introduces Micky D along with Ste Porter and Philberto I Hot Water Comedy Club The Crown Hotel Pub, City Centre, upstairs, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £8/ £4 NUS, 0777 211 2344

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details

I Animal Farm The Brindley, Runcorn, 7.30pm, £8, 0151 907 8360, dramatisation of Orwell's Classic Novel

I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details

I Jane and Lizzy The Lantern Theatre, Blundell St, 7.30pm, £8.50/ £6.50 Concs, 0151 703 0000, quirky new adaptation of

I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255

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I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details

with the slickest choreography and an amazing band

I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details

I The Weeks East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 6-10pm, £8 adv, 0844 847 2472, Indie Rock

I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444

I Deaf School - Book Launch Celebration Show East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 7-10pm, £18 adv, 0844 847 2472, Rock/ Pop

I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Magic Worlds World Museum Liverpool, 10am-5pm, enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Sports & Leisure I Mid-Week Racing Haydock Park Racecourse, St Helens, Gate open 12pm/ start 2pm, £11.70-£202.80, 01942 402624

Other Events I The Bill Shankly Story Centenary Show Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight, 7.30pm, £16/ £13 Concs, 0151 643 8757, four Liverpool legends will be live on stage revealing their own memories and anecdotes about the iconic Anfield manager I The Irish Revolutionary: Hunge FACT, Wood Street, 6.30pm, £7, 01517074444, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Book Fair The Bluecoat, School Lane, 10.30am-5pm, 0151 702 5324, collectors' and bargain second hand books I On the Verge: ARTea pARTy The Bluecoat, School Lane, 9.30am12pm, £5/ £3, 0845 017 6660, support early career artists in the performing arts I Rules of the Moon: Philip Jeck and Rebecca Sharp The Bluecoat, School Lane, 8-9pm, £7/ £5, 0151 702 5324, multi-layered experience in sound, words, images and light I Liverpool Fashion Week The Royal Liver Building, see 14th for details I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

SATURDAY 19TH Music I Motown's Greatest Hits: How Sweet It Is Liverpool Empire Theatre, 7.30pm, £23.40-£25.40, 0844 871 3017, 100% live show combines first class music together

I The Christians The Brindley, Runcorn, 8pm, £18, 0151 907 8360, Soul/Pop Legends I The Beat Eric's, Mathew Street, 8-11.30pm, £15, 0151 236 9994, one of the biggest bands of the 2-Tone movement I Sean Taylor and Dave O'Grady Trio The Zanzibar, Seel St, 7.30pm, £6 adv/ £8 door, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Wishbone Ash Floral Pavilion Blue Lounge, New Brighton, 8pm, £17.50/ £15.50, 0151 666 0000, Rock I Deptford Goth Leaf Cafe, Bold St, First floor, 8pm, £8, 0151 707 7747, Electronica/ R'n'B I The Ultimate Divas The Green Room, doors 6.30pm/ start 8pm, £15, 0870 787 1866, tribute show, Diana Ross, Whitney, Tina Turner I Sixties Gold - The 50th Anniversary Tour The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £27.50-£35.50, 0151 709 3789, featuring record breaking Merseybeat band Gerry & The Pacemakers I The Smyths O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, doors 7pm, £11.25 adv, 0844 477 2000 I Celebrating Subversion: The Anti-Capitalist Roadshow Sefton Park Palm House, doors 7pm, £10, 0151 726 9304, collective of singers and songwriters I Anthony Strong Studio 2, Parr Street, doors 7pm/ start 9.30pm, £5, 0151 707 3727, singer and pianist I Underdogs Stamps Wine Bar, Liverpool Road, Crosby, 9pm, 0151 286 2662, Rock I Midge Ure The Citadel, St. Helens, doors 7.30pm, £16/ £14, 01744 735436, varied set list I The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown The Kazimier, doors 8.30pm, £15, 0151 709 3789, English psychedelic rock band I DJ Jeremy Underground, James Morgan and Jimmy Allen The Shipping Forecast, 10pm, £10, 0151 709 6901 I Tim Shaw, Jay Murray and The

LOWDOWN MONTH LOWDOWN OCTOBER Shakers, Ronny Hughes, Richard Batty, The Verdict, The Cave Dwellers The Cavern Club, Mathew St, FREE till 8pm, then £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091 I Ronny Hughes, The Amazing Kappa Band, Jay Murray The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, live music from 2.30pm, 0152 236 9091 I Gary Murphy The Cavern Live Lounge, Mathew St, 2pm, £2 OTD, 0151 236 9091, solo acoustic artist I Saturday With The Beatles ft. the Cavern Club Beatles The Cavern Live Lounge, Mathew St, 8.30pm, £15, 0151 236 9091, Beatles Tribute Show I Seán Keane St Michael's Irish Centre, 8.30pm, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival, traditional Irish, folk, country and blues songs I Oxjam Liverpool Takeover Various venues around Liverpool city centre, 2pm, £10, music festival

Theatre & Dance I The Ciggie Run St. Helens Theatre Royal, 2m & 7.30pm, £15/ £13, 01744 756 000, three blokes plan a 'ciggie run' to subsidise their incomes with hilarious consequences I Jane and Lizzy The Lantern Theatre, Blundell St, 7.30pm, £8.50/ £6.50 Concs, 0151 703 0000, quirky new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice I Crime and Punishment The Playhouse, 2pm (CAP) & 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, see 1st for details I Hurricane Hill The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 8pm, £10/ £8 Concs, 0844 873 2888 I STATIk The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 11.30am & 2.30pm, £8 adults/ £6 child, 0844 873 2888, hilarious show for ages 5 I Two Parts of Flann O'Brien Fly in the Loaf, Hardman St, 6pm, £5.

A two part performance, part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Fear The Liverpool Actors Studio Theatre, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £6-£8, 0151 709 9034, four short one-act plays full of dark humour and fear

Comedy I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 2pm & 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy I Comedy Central at Albert Dock Baby Blue, Albert Dock, 6pm,

£15-£33, 0151 702 5834, Headliner: John Warburton, Compere: Danny McLoughlin, Supporting: Daliso Chaponda, Paul James I Hot Water Comedy Club The Crown Hotel Pub, City Centre, upstairs, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £10/ £5 NUS, 0777 211 2344 I Philberto plus guests The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £17.50 Comedy Seated Ticket, Meal Deal Options from £28.50, 0151 227 5946, MC Neil Fitzmaurice introduces Philberto along with Ste Porter and Micky D

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details

I Tales That Time Forgot The Lantern Theatre, Blundell St, 1pm, £5.50, 0151 703 0000, a children's show I Children's Ghost Hunt Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 10.30am4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, fun, annual event for younger visitors I Croxteth Farm Pumpkin Trail Croxteth Hall and Country Park, on the Farm, 10.30am-4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, enjoy spotting the pumpkins I Luna The Citadel, St. Helens, 11.30am, £7/ £5, 01744 735436, about friendship

Sports & Leisure

I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911

I All Star Superslam Wrestling Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 7.30pm, £13-£45, 0151 666 0000

I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details

I Capoeira Club International Slavery Museum, Anthony Walker Education Centre, 2pm-4pm, 0151 478 4456, improves fitness, flexibility, strength and self defence

I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-5pm, 0151 236 9444 I Deaf School: The Art School Dance Goes On Forever Liverpool John Moores University School of Art & Design, 10am- 5pm, celebrates 40 years since archetypal art school band, Deaf School I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Magic Worlds World Museum Liverpool, 10am-5pm, enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Family I Just Us Three and the Sea The Brindley, Runcorn, 11am & 1.30pm, £6, 0151 907 8360, lovely children's play

I Everton vs Hull City 3pm I Newcastle vs Liverpool 12.45pm I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 8.30-9.15am, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Interval

Other Events I Vocal Workshop with Pauline Scanlon The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 2pm, £20, 0151 709 3789, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Live A Better Life St George's Hall, Great Hall, 10am-4pm, £1, 0151 225 6911, demonstrations, film screenings, talks I Still Life: Wildlife Victoria Gallery & Museum, 2-4pm,£5, 0151 794 2348, adult drawing workshop I Book Fair The Bluecoat, School Lane, 10.30am-5pm, 0151 702 5324, Collectors' and bargain second hand books I 3am Explore Session The Bluecoat, School Lane, 1-4pm, 0151 702 5324, They will be making UV artwork using textiles and paints linked to constellation myths I Getting the Word Out: Forum Event The Bluecoat, School Lane, 11am-1pm, £5/ £3, 0151 702 5324, marketing and communications experts advise on how to market performance work with limited resources I Quilt Code Patterns International

Slavery Museum, Anthony Walker Education Centre, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4456, learn the meanings and codes behind the patterns on African American quilts I Lucid, by 12 Degrees North Outside Maritime Museum, dockside, 1pm and 3pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4046, inspired

by Capoeira, a unique Brazilian martial art I Tales of Titanic Objects Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, at intervals, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, find out more about the facts and myths surrounding the sinking of the Titanic I The Big Draw: Identity Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, create an artist's impression of yourself I Merseystyle Artists' Talk Museum of Liverpool, 11am, drop-in event, 0151 478 4545, have a look at the Merseystyle exhibition with The Caravan Gallery I Liverpool Fashion Week The Royal Liver Building, see 14th for details I The Martini Lounge Burlesque and Variety Show Epstein Theatre, doors 7.30pm/ start 8.30pm, £20, 0844 888 4411 I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

SUNDAY 20TH Music I Tunng, Pinkunoizu and Loved Ones East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 7-11pm, £12 adv, 0844 847 2472, one of Britain's most championed underground forces I Gala Young Peoples Concert Sefton Park Palm House, 2pm, 0151 726 9304, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Finale Supper Concert featuring The Rambling Boys of Pleasure Sefton Park Palm House, 7.15pm, £24, 0151 726 9304, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival I Music In The Late Afternoon with Steve MacFarlane Studio 2, Parr Street, 5pm, 0151 707 3727 I The South plus Support Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 7.30pm, £22.50, 0151 666 0000 I Stephen Taberner's choir Walker Art Gallery, 4-4.30pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4171

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I Ricky's Country Special The Green Room, doors 12.30pm/ start 2pm, £10, 0870 787 1866, charity show I Gospel Choir: Soulful Voices Alma De Cuba, 1.30-5pm, 0151 702 7394, plus great Sunday brunch I Jazz Con Fusion The Grapes, 9pm, 07950 828674, Live jazz with a Latin twist I Slam Jam Stamps Wine Bar, Liverpool Road, Crosby, 6pm, 0151 286 2662 I Acoustic Recovery The Lomax, Cumberland St, 7pm, mix of open mic and guest slots I Tim Shaw, Madison, The Shakers, The Mersey Beatles The Cavern Club, Mathew St, FREE till 8pm, then £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091 I Richard Batty, Tony Mac, Xander & The Peace Pirates The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, live music from 5.30pm, 0152 236 9091 I The Martin Smith Quartet The Caledonia, 4pm, 07791 041 212

Theatre & Dance I M People: 20th Anniversary Greatest Hits Liverpool Empire Theatre, 7pm, £29.90-£60.90, 0844 871 3017, one of the world's biggest dance acts I Two Parts of Flann O'Brien Fly in the Loaf, Hardman St, 1.30pm, £5, A two part performance, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival

Comedy I Hot Water Comedy Club The Crown Hotel Pub, City Centre, upstairs, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £3/ £1.5 NUS, 0777 211 2344 I Hot Water Comedy Club The Crown Hotel Pub, City Centre, upstairs, doors 5.30pm/ start 8.30pm, £5, 0777 211 2344

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward Burne-

Jones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Deaf School Liverpool John Moores University, see 19th for details I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Magic Worlds World Museum Liverpool, 10am-5pm, enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Family I Family Ceili Sefton Park Palm House, 4pm, £5/ £2 u16's, 0151 726 9304, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival, mix of musicians from St Michaels Irish Centre I Wish you were here? Museum of Liverpool, 2-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4545, make your own photographic postcards of your area I Children's Ghost Hunt Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 10.30am4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, fun, annual event for younger visitors I Croxteth Farm Pumpkin Trail Croxteth Hall and Country Park, on the Farm, 10.30am-4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, enjoy spotting the pumpkins I RLPO: All Aboard! The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 2.30pm, £10/ £14/ £6 children, 0151 709 3789, exciting adventure in music and motion

Sports & Leisure I Beat the Reaper Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 10.30am, £13- £15, 0151 287 4798, 10k fun race

Other Events

& Craft Days for children aged 8-11 I Workshop with Adam McGuigan The Bluecoat, School Lane, 11am-2pm, £5/ £3, 0151 702 5324, immersive physical theatre workshop exploring rhythm and ritual I Tales of Titanic Objects Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, at intervals, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, find out more about the facts and myths surrounding the sinking of the Titanic I Spotlight on the Titanic Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1.30pm/ 2.30pm/ 3.30pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, stories and myths that surround the sinking of the Titanic I The Big Draw: Identity Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, create an artist's impression of yourself to add to our identity parade wall of faces I Life Drawing Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 7-10pm, £9 OTD, 0151 707 7747 I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

MONDAY 21ST Music I Trembling Bells Leaf Cafe, Bold St, First floor, 8pm, £10, 0151 707 7747, indie folk rock I Nick Robinson, Jon Keats, Jimmy Coburn, Tony Coburn, Jay Murray The Cavern Club, Mathew St, live music from 2pm, 0151 236 9091 I Ian Prowse The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 8pm, 0152 236 9091

Theatre & Dance I Gotta Sing Gotta Dance The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £22-£30, 0151 709 3789, an exhilarating journey through the wonderful world of musical theatre

Comedy

I The Great Dublin Lockout of 1913 The Bluecoat, School Lane, 1pm, £5, 0845 017 6660, Part of Liverpool Irish Festival, talks and discussion

I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy

I Cathy Miles Wire Workshop Bluecoat Display Centre, 11am-4pm, £39, 0151 709 4014, make a wire bird

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I dot-art Stars The Bluecoat, School Lane, 10.30am-4.30pm, £39, 0845 017 6660, with Angela Burton, Art

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I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Deaf School Liverpool John Moores University, see 19th for details I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Magic Worlds World Museum Liverpool, 10am-5pm, enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Family I The Big Draw: Cartoon Constellations Tate Liverpool, Education Studio, 1.30-4.30pm, 0151 702 7400, create your own mythical creatures I Faces of Change International Slavery Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4046, make and take home your very own badge inspired by our wall of Black achievers I Shipshape Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, at intervals, dropin, fun experiments to find out just why boats actually float I Children's Ghost Hunt Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 10.30am4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, fun, annual event for younger visitors I Croxteth Farm Pumpkin Trail Croxteth Hall and Country Park, on the Farm, 10.30am-4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, enjoy spotting the pumpkins I The Icebook The Citadel, St. Helens, 12pm/ 12.30pm/ 1pm/ 1.30pm/ 2pm/ 2.30pm/ 3pm/ 3.30pm, £4, 01744 735436, first projection pop-up book

Sports & Leisure I Floral Tea Dance Floral Pavilion, Winter Gardens, New Brighton,

LOWDOWN MONTH LOWDOWN OCTOBER 1pm, £5 adv/ £6, 0151 666 0000 I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 7-7.45pm, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Interval

Other Events I Jonny Bongo's Monday Night Quiz The Shipping Forecast, 8pm, £1, 0151 709 6901 I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

TUESDAY 22ND Music I Out Of The Bedroom: Acoustic Open Mic Night Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 8.30pm, 0151 707 7747, with Johnny Sands I Al Stewart The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £22.50-£33.50, 0151 709 3789, Stewart's career spans four decades as a key figure in British music I Deaf Havana O2 Academy Liverpool, doors 7pm, £15.75 adv, 0844 477 2000 I ParrJazz: Afuriko Studio 2, Parr Street, 8.30pm, £3 on door/ FREE Students (NUS), 0151 707 3727, Jazz and open jam session, World Groove I Tony Coburn, Jon Keats, Paul Jones, Jimmy Coburn, Jay Murray The Cavern Club, Mathew St, live music from 2pm, 0151 236 9091 I Cavern Bands Entertain The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 9pm, 0152 236 9091

Theatre & Dance I Welsh National Opera's Tosca Liverpool Empire Theatre, 7.15pm, £7.90-£28.90, 0844 871 3017, fastpaced operatic thriller I Married in Black The Lantern Theatre, Blundell St, 7.30pm, £7.50/ £5.50 Concs, 0151 703 0000, oral history project that charts the stories of local women I Best of BE Festival The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 8pm, £10/ £8 Concs, 0844 873 2888, one evening, three award-winning shows: Al Cubo, Tao Te, Next Door

Comedy I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film

comedy I Mark Thomas: 100 Acts Of Minor Dissent The Playhouse, 7.30pm, £12-£18, 0151 709 4776

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255

1-4pm, drop-in event, fun drawing activities I Polar the Titanic Bear Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1pm/ 2pm/ 3pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, come and listen to the adventures of Polar the Titanic bear I The Big Draw Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, fun drawing activities I The Big Draw Walker Art Gallery, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4171, fun drawing activities I Children's Ghost Hunt Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 10.30am4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, fun, annual event for younger visitors I Croxteth Farm Pumpkin Trail Croxteth Hall and Country Park, on the Farm, 10.30am-4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, enjoy spotting the pumpkins

Sports & Leisure

I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details

I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 7-7.45am, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Strength

I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details

I Cycle for Health Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 10am, booking essential, 0151 296 7054

I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444 I Deaf School Liverpool John Moores University, see 19th for details I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Magic Worlds World Museum Liverpool, 10am-5pm, enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Family I The Big Draw: Cartoon Constellations Tate Liverpool, Education Studio, 1.30-4.30pm, 0151 702 7400, create your own mythical creatures I Faces of Change International Slavery Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4046, make and take home your very own badge inspired by our wall of Black achievers I Halloween Lanterns Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight, Wirral, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4136, make a stained glass style lantern for Halloween I The Big Draw Sudley House,

Other Events I Philosophy in Pubs The Bluecoat, School Lane, 1pm-2.30pm, drop-in event, 0151 702 5324, resident philosophers debate the important questions I NT Encore: Hamlet FACT, Wood Street, 7pm, £17.50, 01517074444 I Jake Mills Quiz Night House, Bold Street, 8.30pm, 0151 709 7141 I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

WEDNESDAY 23RD Music I The Monochrome Set Eric's, Mathew Street, 8pm - 11.30pm, £12.50, 0151 236 9994 I RLPO: Romantic Rachmaninov The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £13-£36, 0151 709 3789, featuring conductor Joshua Weilerstein and pianist Lise de la Salle I Pete Wade's Acoustic Open Mic Night Gallaghers Pub and Barbers, Birkenhead, Wirral, 7.30pm, 0151

649 9095 I Revolution O2 Academy Liverpool, doors 11pm, £3.55, 0844 477 2000 I Studio2 Live Lounge Night Studio 2, Parr Street, doors 7pm/ start 9.30pm, 0151 707 3727, different solo acts I Paul Jones, Jimmy Coburn, Tony Coburn, Richard Batty The Cavern Club, Mathew St, live music from 2pm, 0151 236 9091 I The Amazing Kappa Band The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 9pm, 0152 236 9091 I Keith Jarrett and guests Keith's Wine Bar, Lark Lane Sefton Park, 8pm, 0151 728 7688 I Freddie Smith Big Band Bebington British Legion, Wirral CH63, 8.30pm, 0151 608 2270 I To Kill a King The Blade Factory, Greenland St, 0151 708 2890, folkinspired five piece

Theatre & Dance I Welsh National Opera's Anna Bolena Liverpool Empire Theatre, 7pm, £7.90-£28.90, 0844 871 3017, exhilarating jewel of bel canto opera filled with poignant arias and moving duets I Married in Black The Lantern Theatre, Blundell St, 7.30pm, £7.50/ £5.50 Concs, 0151 703 0000, oral history project that charts the stories of local women

Comedy I Variety Lunch Club The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 12.30pm, £3/ £6 incl. bowl of Scouse, 0870 787 1240, feature the best in local entertainment with variety of comedians, actors and entertainers I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy I Life Without Oscar The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 8pm, £10/ £8 Concs, 0844 873 2888 I Gina Yashere Epstein Theatre, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £16.50, 0844 888 4411, new show full of hilarity and joy I Rob Newman The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £12.50 Comedy Seated Ticket/ £10 Concs, 0151 227 5946

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details

LOWDOWN MONTH

I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444 I Deaf School Liverpool John Moores University, see 19th for details I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Magic Worlds World Museum Liverpool, 10am-5pm, enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Family I The Snail And The Whale The Playhouse, 1.30pm & 4.30pm, £12 adults/ £8 u16's, 0151 709 4776, based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler I The Big Draw: Cartoon Constellations Tate Liverpool, Education Studio, 1.30-4.30pm, 0151 702 7400, create your own mythical creatures I Faces of Change International Slavery Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4046, make and take home your very own badge inspired by our wall of Black achievers I Wizards and Witches Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight, Wirral, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4136, make a witch's or wizard's hat to wear at halloween I The Big Draw Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, fun drawing activities I Mobile Madness Merseyside

Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, create your own mobile I Children's Ghost Hunt Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 10.30am4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, fun, annual event for younger visitors I Croxteth Farm Pumpkin Trail Croxteth Hall and Country Park, on the Farm, 10.30am-4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, enjoy spotting the pumpkins I Hickory and Dickory Dock The Citadel, St. Helens, 1pm, £7/ £5, 01744 735436, ingenious, accessible introduction to time with original music and puppetry

Sports & Leisure I SAE Bootcamp Your Yoga Studio, 7-7.45pm, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Fit Fusion I Walk for Health Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 1.30pm, 0151 287 4798, enjoy a healthy walk through the park

Other Events I Kitty Wilkinson Tour Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 2pm, £5, Tickets limited, available from Cathedral Shop, 0151 702 7255, actress Lucy Fiori as Kitty Wilkinson guiding around the Cathedral I Synthesizers and Computer Music The Bluecoat, School Lane, 6-8pm, drop in event, 0151 702 5324, by Forum Digital Music, exchange of ideas and experiences I Deaf School: Paul Du Noyer in Conversation The Bluecoat, School Lane, 7.30-9pm, booking required, 0151 702 5324 I Spotify Wednesday Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 8pm, 0151 707 7747, Enabling the sharing, creating and modifying of each other's playlists I Workshop: Aspiring Writers Leaf Cafe, Bold St, The Garden at FACT, 7.30pm, £4 OTD, 0151 707 7747, explore fiction writing in Seven Sessions I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

THURSDAY 24TH Music I Peter Hook & The Light East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 7-11pm, £20 adv, 0844 847 2472, Rock/ Pop

I Big Boy Bloater Eric's, Mathew Street, 7.30pm - 11.30pm, £10, 0151 236 9994, blues and roots music with charisma I Tony Crotty Sudley House, 122pm, drop-in event, music of the time on an authentic 19th century guitar I Euros Childs Leaf Cafe, Bold St, First floor, 7.30pm, £10, 0151 707 7747 I Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar The Whitby Sports & Social Club, Ellesmere Port, 8.30pm, £7, 0151 678 9902, folk duo I RLPO: Romantic Rachmaninov The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £13-£36, 0151 709 3789, featuring conductor Joshua Weilerstein and pianist Lise de la Salle I James Clark String Quartet The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 1.05pm, £6, 0151 709 3789, part of the Britten Centenary celebration I Musica en Vivo Alma De Cuba, 10.30pm, 0151 702 7394, spontaneous, high energy night with great live music I Bowling for Soup O2 Academy Liverpool, doors 7pm, 0844 477 2000 I Cup Of Tea The Lomax, Cumberland St, 8.30pm, open mic I Tony Mac, Jon Keats, Nowhere Boys, Richard Batty, Beatles Tribute, Made In Liverpool The Cavern Club, Mathew St, FREE 2-8pm, then £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091 I Tony Mac The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 7pm, 0152 236 9091 I The Cavern Today The Cavern Live Lounge, Mathew St, 8pm, £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091, with Dave Monks, ft. three of the very best original Liverpool bands

Theatre & Dance I Welsh National Opera's Maria Stuarda Liverpool Empire Theatre, 7.15pm, £7.90-£28.90, 0844 871 3017, opera transports you to a Britain at war with itself and overcome by uncertainty and strife I Instructions for a Better Life The Capstone Theatre, 7.30pm, £11.50 / £9.50 Concs, 0844 8000 410, presented by Uncanny Theatre I Alice in Theatreland The Brindley, Runcorn, 7.30pm, £9.50, 0151 907 8360, dance show

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I Lucy Porter The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 8pm, £14/ £12 Concs, 0844 873 2888 I Comedy Central at Albert Dock Baby Blue, Albert Dock, 6pm, £15-£33, 0151 702 5834, Headliner: Jonny Awsum, Compere: Sully O'Sullivan, Supporting: Roger Monkhouse, Rich Wall I Stewart Francis plus guests The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £16 Comedy Seated Ticket, 0151 227 5946, Stewart Francis, Craig Campbell & Glenn Wool are The Lumberjacks I Lumberjacks St George's Hall, doors 7pm, £16 Comedy seated, 0151 225 6911, UK's favourite Canadian comedians

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444 I Deaf School Liverpool John Moores University, see 19th for details I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Magic Worlds World Museum Liverpool, 10am-5pm, enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

LOWDOWN MONTH LOWDOWN OCTOBER Family I Postman Pat St. Helens Theatre Royal, 1pm, £11 child/ £13 adult/ £44 family, 01744 756 000, 3-6 year olds I The Snail And The Whale The Playhouse, 10.30am & 1.30pm, £12 adults/ £8 under 16s, 0151 709 4776, based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler I The Elephant Bridesmaid Epstein Theatre, doors 6pm/ start 7pm, £8.50 adult/ £7.50 child/ £28 family, 0844 888 4411, magical musical about weddings and wombats I The Big Draw: Cartoon Constellations Tate Liverpool, Education Studio, 1.30-4.30pm, 0151 702 7400, create your own mythical creatures I Family Workshop Victoria Gallery & Museum, 1-4pm, 0151 794 2348, methods of folding and stitching to fill with your own drawing I Adinkra Symbols International Slavery Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4456, discover the meaning and importance of Ghanaian Adinkra symbols and make your own colourful decoration I Mobile Madness Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, create your own mobile I Workshop: There be Pirates Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, make your own pirate mask, treasure chest or parrot I Shiver me Timbers Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1.30pm/ 2.30pm/ 3.30pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, find out about a life on the high seas I The Big Draw Walker Art Gallery, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4171, fun drawing activities I Children's Ghost Hunt Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 10.30am4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, fun, annual event for younger visitors I Croxteth Farm Pumpkin Trail Croxteth Hall and Country Park, on the Farm, 10.30am-4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, enjoy spotting the pumpkins I Music Makers The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 3.00pm, £9, accompanying adult free, 0151 709 3789, a chance to perform with musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra I Little Notes The Philharmonic Hall,

Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 1.15pm, £7, accompanying adult free, 0151 709 3789, workshop developing your child's creativity I Toddler Tunes The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 11.30am, £6, accompanying adult free, 0151 709 3789, Songs and games for your toddler I Baby Voices The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 10am, £6, accompanying adult free, 0151 709 3789, songs, movement, and active listening for your baby

Sports & Leisure I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 7-7.45am, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Interval

Other Events I Liverpool Poetry Cafe The Bluecoat, School Lane, 7.30pm9.30pm, £3/ £2, 0151 702 5324, readings by some of the best national and regional poets I Film: British Black Dance International Slavery Museum, 7-9pm, pre-booking is essential, 0151 478 4456, an evening of archive film and discussion I Titanic Fashions Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, at intervals, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, an interesting look at the fashions aboard the Titanic I Halloween Themed Murder Mystery Night Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 7.30pm, £35, 0151 287 4798, ponder, speculate and try to catch the killer I Lantern Parade Workshops Sefton Park Palm House, 10am4pm, 0151 726 9304, make your own lantern I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

FRIDAY 25TH Music I Space East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 7-10pm, £12.50 adv, 0844 847 2472, Alternative and Indie, 20th anniversary tour featuring The Polyveldts and The Thespians I John Law's Congregation The Capstone Theatre, 7.30pm, £14 / £11.50 Concs, 0844 8000 410, hard-hitting, exciting, powerful tunes I With A Little Help From My

Friends Floral Pavilion Blue Lounge, New Brighton, 7.30pm, £20, 0151 666 0000, fabulous evening of entertainment I RLPO Lunchtime Concert Series Floral Pavilion Winter Gardens, New Brighton, 12.30pm, £5, 0151 666 0000 I Josh Harty plus support View Two Gallery, Mathew St, doors 8pm, £5/ £6, 0151 236 9444 I Abba Tribute The Green Room, doors 6.30pm/ start 8pm, £15, 0870 787 1866 I Dick Gaughan The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 8pm, £12, 0151 709 3789, Dick Gaughan is a major force in contemporary folk I Alison Moyet The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £29.50£39.50, 0151 709 3789, Electro-pop icon Alison Moyet performs in the Philharmonic I The Dana Dixon Band Studio 2, Parr Street, doors 7pm/ start 9.30pm, 0151 707 3727, Singer and harmonica player I Deborah Bonham The Citadel, St. Helens, doors 7.30pm, £12/ £10, 01744 735436, the sister of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John I Riot Jazz: Liverpool Launch The Kazimier, doors 8pm, £8, 0151 709 3789 I Good Friday The Zanzibar, Seel St, 7.30pm, £5 I Spector The Shipping Forecast, 8pm, £11, 0151 709 6901 I Cavern Bands plus The Robert Mather Band The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 6pm, 0152 236 9091 I Who's Next The Cavern Live Lounge, Mathew St, 7.30pm, £10, 0151 236 9091, Tribute to The Who I Marley Chingus and guests The Caledonia, 9pm, 0151 708 0325

Theatre & Dance I Welsh National Opera's Roberto Devereux Liverpool Empire Theatre, 7.15pm, £7.90-£28.90, 0844 871 3017, explosive operatic drama that enthrals throughout, culminating in a shattering finale I Alice in Theatreland The Brindley, Runcorn, 7.30pm, £9.50, 0151 907 8360, dance show I Translunar Paradise The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 8pm, £12/ £10 Concs, 0844 873 2888, story of life, death and enduring love

Comedy

I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy I The Ken Dodd Happiness Show St. Helens Theatre Royal, 7pm, £19.50, 01744 756 000 I Comedy Central at Albert Dock Baby Blue, Albert Dock, 6pm, £15-£33, 0151 702 5834, Headliner: Jonny Awsum, Compere: Sully O'Sullivan, Supporting: Roger Monkhouse, Danny Deegan I Gavin Webster plus guest The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £15 Comedy Seated Ticket, Meal Deal Options from £26 0151 227 5946, MC Chris Cairns introduces Gavin Webster along with Christian Schulte-Loh and Andy Askins I Hot Water Comedy Club The Crown Hotel Pub, City Centre, upstairs, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £8/ £4 NUS, 0777 211 2344 I Aar Maanta plus guests The Black-E, doors 8pm/ start 9pm, £8 adv, 0151 709 5109, with Eid al Adha I One Up, One Down The Whitby Sports & Social Club, Ellesmere Port, 8pm, £10, 0151 678 9902, brand new stand up show

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444 I Deaf School Liverpool John

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Moores University, see 19th for details I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Magic Worlds World Museum Liverpool, 10am-5pm, enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Family I The Snail And The Whale The Playhouse, 10.30am & 1.30pm, £12 adults/ £8 under 16s, 0151 709 4776, based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler I Charlie and Lola's Extremely New Play Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm, £12.50/ £11.50, 0151 666 0000, play about friendship and adventures I The Big Draw: Cartoon Constellations Tate Liverpool, Education Studio, 1.30-4.30pm, 0151 702 7400, create your own mythical creatures I Adinkra Symbols International Slavery Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4456, discover the meaning and importance of Ghanaian Adinkra symbols and make your own colourful decoration I Children's Ghost Hunt Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 10.30am4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, fun, annual event for younger visitors I Croxteth Farm Pumpkin Trail Croxteth Hall and Country Park, on the Farm, 10.30am-4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, enjoy spotting the pumpkins I Pumpkin Carving Workshops Croxteth Hall and Country Park, on the farm, 1pm, £6 per child (incl. a pumpkin)/ £3.50 adult, limited, 0151 233 6930, carve your very own pumpkin I Baby Voices The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 10am, £6, accompanying adult free, 0151 709 3789, songs, movement, and active listening for your baby I Toddler Tunes The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 11.30am, £6, accompanying adult free, 0151 709 3789, Songs and games for your toddler I Mini Maestros The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 1.15pm, £7, accompanying adult free, 0151 709 3789, Compose and perform your own musical story I Music Makers The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 3pm,

£9, accompanying adult free, 0151 709 3789, a chance to perform with musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

I Touchstone & Von Hertzen Bros Eric's, Mathew Street, 8-11.00pm, £12.50, 0151 236 9994, a night of epic progressive hard rock

Sports & Leisure

I Kool As The Gang The Green Room, doors 6.30pm/ start 8pm, £15, 0870 787 1866, tribute show

I Salsa under the Palms Sefton Park Palm House, 7pm, £9 OTD, 0151 726 9304

Other Events I The Dixie Dean Story Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight, 7.30pm, £16/ £13 Concs, 0151 643 8757, a unique stage tribute to the Everton and England legend I British Dance Symposium International Slavery Museum, 11am-5.30pm, 0151 478 4456, uncovers the experiences of Black British dancers and highlights their contributions to British dance I Titanic Fashions Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, at intervals, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, an interesting look at the fashions aboard the Titanic I Music for the Classes Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1.30pm/ 2.30pm/ 3.30pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, find out about the music surrounding the Titanic I Claire House Haunted Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 9pm-7am, £69, limited, 0151 233 6930, Sleep Over at Croxteth Hall I Cha Bang Halloween Spectacular Huyton Civic Suite, 7.30pm, £12.50, 0151 443 3761, ultimate Halloween party I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

SATURDAY 26TH Music I Soweto Kinch Studio 2, Parr Street, doors 7pm/ start 9.30pm, £5, 0151 707 3727, Saxophonist and Hip Hop MC I An Evening With Tom O'Connor Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight, 7.30pm, £16, 0151 643 8757, with his own unique brand of humour I Magic: A Kind Of Queen St. Helens Theatre Royal, 7.30pm, £18, 01744 756 000, Queen's greatest hits I Samyo Too The Capstone Theatre, 1pm, 0844 8000 410, Milapfest presents the best of a new and unique Indian genre

I The Connor Harris Launch O2 Academy Liverpool, doors 7pm, £7.50-£15 adv, 0844 477 2000 I Think Floyd - Live in Concert O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, doors 7pm, £15.75 adv, 0844 477 2000

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I Sons of the Desert The Royal Court Theatre, City Centre, 2pm & 8pm, £13-£23, 0870 787 1866, world's greatest double act, vintage film comedy I Nina Conti: Dolly Mixtures The Playhouse, 7.30pm, 0151 709 4776, expect a thoughtful meditation on love, life and the edge of existence

I The Mighty Diamonds District, Jordan Street, 9pm, £12.50 adv, 0844 477 100

I Comedy Central at Albert Dock Baby Blue, Albert Dock, 6pm, £15-£33, 0151 702 5834, Headliner: Jonny Awsum, Compere: Sully O'Sullivan, Supporting: Roger Monkhouse, Danny Deegan

I The Wednesdays Stamps Wine Bar, Liverpool Road, Crosby, 9pm, 0151 286 2662, up-tempo cover band

I Hot Water Comedy Club The Crown Hotel Pub, City Centre, upstairs, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £10/ £5 NUS, 0777 211 2344

I Merry Helloween II The Citadel, St. Helens, doors 7.30pm, £10, 01744 735436, Folk Rock

I Christian Schulte-Loh plus guests The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £17.50 Comedy Seated Ticket, Meal Deal Options from £28.50, 0151 227 5946, MC Chris Cairns introduces Christian Schulte-Loh along with Gavin Webster and Andy Askins

I The Songbook Sessions The Zanzibar, Seel St, 7.30pm, £5 I Richard Batty The Cavern Club, Mathew St, 9.15pm, £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091 I The Amazing Kappa Band, Jay Murray The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, live music from 2.30pm, 0152 236 9091 I Saturday With The Beatles ft. the Cavern Club Beatles The Cavern Live Lounge, Mathew St, 8.30pm, £15, 0151 236 9091, Beatles Tribute Show I Fauré Requiem Tour Metropolitan Cathedral, 7.30pm, £20 adult/ £10 child, 0151 709 9222, celebrates the beauty of our magnificent and awe-inspiring churches

Theatre & Dance I Welsh National Opera's Tosca Liverpool Empire Theatre, 7.15pm, £7.90-£28.90, 0844 871 3017, fastpaced operatic thriller I Alice in Theatreland The Brindley, Runcorn, 5pm, £9.50, 0151 907 8360, dance show I Future Stars The Brindley, Runcorn, 2pm, £5, 0151 907 8360, dance show I Middle Eastern Dance Showcase The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 8pm, £10/ £8 Concs, 0844 873 2888, a kaleidoscope of movement and colour I Don't Stop Believin' Epstein Theatre, doors 6pm/ start 7pm, £15, 0844 888 4411, sing-a-long with the very best pop, rock and show tunes

I Andy Askins plus guests The Slug and Lettuce, City Centre, 8pm, £17.50 Comedy Seated Ticket, Meal Deal Options from £29.50, 0151 236 8820, MC Steve Harris introduces Andy Askins along with Gavin Webster and Christian Schulte-Loh I Sean Lock: Purple Van Man The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 8pm, £22/ £28, 0151 709 3789, Lock is one of the UK's most highly acclaimed and original comedians

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details

LOWDOWN MONTH LOWDOWN OCTOBER I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-5pm, 0151 236 9444 I Deaf School Liverpool John Moores University, see 19th for details I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Magic Worlds World Museum Liverpool, 10am-5pm, enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Family I Charlie and Lola's Extremely New Play Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm, £12.50/ £11.50, 0151 666 0000, play about friendship and adventures I Family Saturday Victoria Gallery & Museum, 11am, 0151 794 2348, film screening, fun craft activities, owl talks at 1.15, 2.15 and 3.15pm I Adinkra Symbols International Slavery Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4456, discover the meaning and importance of Ghanaian Adinkra symbols and make your own colourful decoration I That Felt Good Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, make your own felt creation from real sheep's wool I Children's Ghost Hunt Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 10.30am4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, fun, annual event for younger visitors

Other Events

Latin twist

I Macmillan Annual Charity Ball Sandbach Town Hall, Cheshire, 7pm, £42, 01270 600820, with The All New Blues & Soul Revue

I The Rioters Dixieland Jazzband and Swingology Stamps Wine Bar, Liverpool Road, Crosby, 4pm, 0151 286 2662

I The 2013 Lowry Lounge The Bluecoat, School Lane, 10am-6pm, £7/ £5, 0151 702 5324, offers talks, screenings, performances, readings and music

I Efterklang The Kazimier, doors 7.30pm, £12, 0151 709 3789

I 3am Explore Session The Bluecoat, School Lane, 1-4pm, 0151 702 5324, They will be making UV artwork using textiles and paints linked to constellation myths

I The Beatelles The Cavern Club, Mathew St, FREE till 8pm, then £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091

I 3am exhibition tour with Alan Dunn The Bluecoat, School Lane, 2-3pm, 0151 702 5324, Alan Dunn leads a tour of the exhibition, offering his own interpretation I The Typing Woman & The Turkish Woman The Bluecoat, School Lane, 4-5pm, 0151 702 5324, day of workshops and promenade performances exploring storytelling and writing in Turkish and English I Talk: Camille Corot Sudley House, 1-2pm, drop-in event, find out about the great French artist I The Allergy and Free From Show North BT Convention Centre, food, drink, cosmetics, household products, expert advice, treatments and solutions I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

SUNDAY 27TH Music

I Acoustic Recovery The Lomax, Cumberland St, 7pm, mix of open mic and guest slots

I Ronny Hughes The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, live music from 5.30pm, 0152 236 9091 I Loose Moose String Band The Caledonia, 4pm, 0151 708 0325

Comedy I F:Rated Comedy Club Floral Pavilion Blue Lounge, New Brighton, 8pm, £10/ £22 plus Meal, 0151 666 0000, Danny Mcloughlin, Tony Simpson, Steve Shanyaski I Hot Water Comedy Club The Crown Hotel Pub, City Centre, upstairs, doors 7pm/ start 8pm, £3/ £1.5 NUS, 0777 211 2344

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details

I Goldheart Assembly East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 7pm, £8 adv, 0844 847 2472, Rock/ Pop

I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details

I Ricky's Royle Variety Show The Green Room, doors 12.30pm/ start 2pm, £15, 0870 787 1866, charity

I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details

I Capoeira Club International Slavery Museum, Anthony Walker Education Centre, 2pm-4pm, 0151 478 4456, improves fitness, flexibility, strength and self defence

I Symphonic Grace: Paloma Faith with the Guy Barker Orchestra The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £28.50/ £34.50, 0151 709 3789, Paloma Faith is accompanied by the Guy Barker Orchestra

I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255

I Old Roan Chase Day Aintree Racecourse, 0844 579 3001

I Soul4Soul Studio 2, Parr Street, 8pm, £4, 0151 707 3727

I Aston Villa vs Everton 3pm

I Gospel Choir: Soulful Voices Alma De Cuba, 1.30-5pm, 0151 702 7394, plus great Sunday brunch

I Croxteth Farm Pumpkin Trail Croxteth Hall and Country Park, on the Farm, 10.30am-4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, enjoy spotting the pumpkins

Sports & Leisure

I Liverpool vs West Brom 3pm I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 8.30-9.15am, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Interval

I Blue O2 Academy Liverpool, doors 7pm, £140 Meet & Greet plus concert, 0844 477 2000 I Jazz Con Fusion The Grapes, 9pm, 07950 828674, Live jazz with a

I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Deaf School Liverpool John Moores University, see 19th for details I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Magic Worlds World Museum

Liverpool, 10am-5pm, enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Family I Monster Masks Sudley House, 1-4pm, drop-in event, make a mask to scare your friends with I Workshop: SOS-save our species Merseyside Maritime Museum, 1-4pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4499, protect endangered species, make a souvenir to take away I Children's Ghost Hunt Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 10.30am4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, fun, annual event for younger visitors I Croxteth Farm Pumpkin Trail Croxteth Hall and Country Park, on the Farm, 10.30am-4pm, £3.50 adults/ £2.70 Concs, 0151 287 4798, enjoy spotting the pumpkins

Sports & Leisure I Aintree Family Funday Aintree Racecourse, 0844 579 3001

Other Events I Retro Sunday Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 11am-5pm, 0151 707 7747, vintage feast fit for kings I Halloween Line Dance Day St George's Hall, Great Hall, doors 1pm, £7,0151 225 6911, raffle, stalls, old & new dances to all types of music I Toussaint Loverture: The Story of the Only Successful Slave Revolt in History The Bluecoat, School Lane, 7.30-8.30pm, £5/ £4, 0151 702 5324, reading of extracts

by Tayo Aluko I The Allergy and Free From Show North BT Convention Centre, food, drink, cosmetics, household products, expert advice, treatments and solutions I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

MONDAY 28TH Music I Steve Cradock East Village Arts Club, Seel Street, 7-11pm, £12 adv, 0844 847 2472, Rock/ Pop I Sonic Interactions The Capstone Theatre, 7.30pm, £11.90 / £9.50 Concs, 0844 8000 410, featuring bass clarinetist, Marij Van Gorkom I The Magic of Motown The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm,

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£25/ £31, 0151 709 3789, 36 backto-back massive Motown hits I Arctic Monkeys Echo Arena, 7.30pm, £28/ £39, 0844 8000 400 I Ozric Tentacles O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, doors 7pm, £16.87 adv, 0844 477 2000, Psychedelic Rock I Portico Quartet The Kazimier, doors 7.30pm, £12.50, 0151 709 3789 I Nick Robinson, Jon Keats, Jimmy Coburn, Tony Coburn, Jay Murray The Cavern Club, Mathew St, live music from 2pm, 0151 236 9091 I Ian Prowse The Cavern Pub, Mathew St, 8pm, 0152 236 9091 I Alan Jeffs Jazz Jam Night Brewers Arms, Neston Wirral, 8pm, 0151 336 1627

Theatre & Dance I Blood Brothers Liverpool Empire Theatre, 7.30pm, £12.90-£38.90, 0844 871 3017, epic tale of Liverpool life I Go Back For Murder Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 7.30pm, £16-£22, 0151 666 0000, Agatha Christie's crime classic

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I Photography Competition Exhibition Liverpool Cathedral, St James' Mount, 9am-5.30pm, 0151 702 7255 I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Deaf School Liverpool John Moores University, see 19th for details I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Magic Worlds World Museum Liverpool, 10am-5pm, enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy

I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Family I Art Play Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight, Wirral, 10-11.30am, drop-in event, 0151 478 4136, for under-5's

Sports & Leisure I SAEBootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 7-7.45pm, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Interval

Other Events I Michael Portillo The Brindley, Runcorn, 7.30pm, £15, 0151 907 8360, listen to his extraordinary story I The Black Jacobins Revisited: Rewriting History Conference The Bluecoat, School Lane, 9am8pm, £25, 0151 702 5324 I Book Club Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 7.30pm, 0151 707 7747 I Jonny Bongo's Monday Night Quiz The Shipping Forecast, 8pm, £1, 0151 709 6901 I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

TUESDAY 29TH Music I Stephen Fearing with TJ & Murphy The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 8pm, £10, 0844 873 2888, Canadian folk/blues star I Out Of The Bedroom: Acoustic Open Mic Night Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 8.30pm, 0151 707 7747, with Johnny Sands I Steve Hackett: Genesis Revisited Part II The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £24.50-£31.50, 0151 709 3789, a chance to re-live the legendary band's golden era I The Cult O2 Academy Liverpool, doors 7pm, £33.18 adv, 0844 477 2000, Electric 13 I The Wedding Present O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, doors 7pm, £18 adv, 0844 477 2000 I Sing-a-long Afternoon Sefton Park Palm House, 2pm- 4pm, £5, 0151 726 9304, come and join in for an afternoon of fun singing along to old favourites I ParrJazz: Andre Canniere Studio 2, Parr Street, 8.30pm, £3 on door/ FREE Students (NUS), 0151 707 3727, Jazz and open jam session,

American Trumpeter I Tony Coburn and Jimmy Coburn, The Cavern Club, Mathew St, live music from 2pm, 0151 236 9091

Theatre & Dance I Go Back For Murder Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 7.30pm, £16-£22, 0151 666 0000, Agatha Christie's crime classic I Blood Brothers Liverpool Empire Theatre, 7.30pm, £12.90-£38.90, 0844 871 3017, epic tale of Liverpool life I 1984 The Playhouse, 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, in an age of mass surveillance, 'total' policing and GPS tracking

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details

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I Artist Talks at The Athenaeum Bluecoat Display Centre, £12.50 incl. artist talk and afternoon tea at The Athenaeum, limited, 0151 709 4014, Helen Chatterton will talk about creating tactile scarves and cushions I Michael Portillo The Brindley, Runcorn, 7.30pm, £15, 0151 907 8360, listen to his extraordinary story I Talk: Lubaina Himid Walker Art Gallery, 1-2pm, drop-in event, 0151 478 4171, Lubaina Himid talks about her work I Jake Mills Quiz Night House, Bold Street, 8.30pm, 0151 709 7141 I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911

WEDNESDAY 30TH

I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details

I Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman The Philharmonic Hall, Rodewald Suite, Hope St, 8pm, £14, 0151 709 3789, bright and attractive 21st century folk music

I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444 I Deaf School Liverpool John Moores University, see 19th for details I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Magic Worlds World Museum Liverpool, 10am-5pm, enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Sports & Leisure I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 7-7.45am, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Strength I Cycle for Health Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 10am, booking essential, 0151 296 7054

Music

I Pete Wade's Acoustic Open Mic Night Gallaghers Pub and Barbers, Birkenhead, Wirral, 7.30pm, 0151 649 9095 I The Queen Extravaganza O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, doors 7pm, £21.93 adv, 0844 477 2000 I Revolution O2 Academy 2 Liverpool, doors 11pm, £3.55, 0844 477 2000, Halloween Ball I Jimmy Coburn and Tony Coburn The Cavern Club, Mathew St, live music from 2pm, 0151 236 9091 I Keith Jarrett and guests Keith's Wine Bar, Lark Lane, 8pm, 0151 728 7688 I Freddie Smith Big Band Bebington British Legion, Wirral CH63, 8.30pm, 0151 608 2270

Theatre & Dance I Go Back For Murder Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £16-£22, 0151 666 0000, Agatha Christie's crime classic I Blood Brothers Liverpool Empire Theatre, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £12.90£38.90, 0844 871 3017, epic tale of Liverpool life I The Phantom Of The Opera St. Helens Theatre Royal, 7.30pm, £14£16, 01744 756 000 I 1984 The Playhouse, 5.30pm,

LOWDOWN MONTH LOWDOWN OCTOBER £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, in an age of mass surveillance, 'total' policing and GPS tracking

Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 7.30pm, £15 / £18, 0151 709 3789, The story of underdogs, misfits and the art of battling giants

I Failure The Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Place, 8pm, £10/ £8 Concs, 0844 873 2888, one-woman show combining visual absurdity, contemporary dance and social commentary

I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

I Cirque Du Soleil - Alegria Echo Arena, 8pm, £56, 0844 8000 400, gravity-defying acrobatics

THURSDAY 31ST

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444 I Deaf School Liverpool John Moores University, see 19th for details I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Magic Worlds World Museum Liverpool, 10am-5pm, enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Sports & Leisure I SAE Bootcamp Your Yoga Studio, 7-7.45pm, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Fit Fusion I Walk for Health Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 1.30pm, 0151 287 4798, enjoy a healthy walk through the park

Other Events I Spotify Wednesday Leaf Cafe, Bold St, 8pm, 0151 707 7747, Enabling the sharing, creating and modifying of each other's playlists I Malcolm Gladwell The

Music I Limehouse Lizzy Eric's, Mathew Street, 8pm - 11.30pm, 0151 236 9994, tribute band keeping the spirit of Thin Lizzy alive I Lost Voices View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 8.30pm, £6/ £4 OTD I Barbara Dickson The Philharmonic Hall, Hope St, 8pm, £25/ £30, 0151 709 3789, one of the most enduring and popular entertainers in Britain today I Musica en Vivo Alma De Cuba, 10.30pm, 0151 702 7394, spontaneous, high energy night with great live music I Tom Odell O2 Academy Liverpool, doors 7pm, 0844 477 2000 I Speakeasy Bootleg Band Studio 2, Parr Street, doors 7pm/ start 9.30pm, 0151 707 3727, Mix of Jive and Harlame Swing I Cup Of Tea The Lomax, Cumberland St, 8.30pm, open mic I Tony Mac and Nowhere Boys The Cavern Club, Mathew St, FREE 2-8pm, then £4/ £3 adv, 0151 236 9091

Theatre & Dance I Go Back For Murder Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 7.30pm, £16-£22, 0151 666 0000, Agatha Christie's crime classic I Blood Brothers Liverpool Empire Theatre, 7.30pm, £12.90-£38.90, 0844 871 3017, epic tale of Liverpool life I The Phantom Of The Opera St. Helens Theatre Royal, 7.30pm, £14£16, 01744 756 000 I Sing-A-Longa "Rocky Horror" The Brindley, Runcorn, 7.30pm, £14, 0151 907 8360, a screening of the iconic movie I 1984 The Playhouse, 1.30pm & 7.30pm, £12-£23, 0151 709 4776, in an age of mass surveillance, 'total' policing and GPS tracking I Cirque Du Soleil - Alegria Echo Arena, 8pm, £56, 0844 8000 400, gravity-defying acrobatics

Comedy I Comedy Central at Albert Dock Baby Blue, Albert Dock, 6pm, £15-£33, 0151 702 5834, Headliner: Keith Carter presents: Nige, Compere: Jonathon Mayor, Supporting: Tom Toal, Richard Massara I Paul Sinha The Slaughter House, Fenwick St, 8pm, £13 Seated Ticket/ £11 Seated Concs Ticket, 0151 227 5946

Arts I The Games of Art The Black-E, see 1st for details I Face to face with the statues of the great hall The Great Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £1, 0151 225 6911 I The 43 Game: Invitation The Black-E, see 1st for details I Judy Chicago: Voices From The Song of Songs The Black-E, see 1st for details I Messing about in boats Merseyside Maritime Museum, see 1st for details

I SAE Bootcamp Greenbank Park, off Smithdown Road, 7-7.45am, £4.50/ £3.50 NUS per session, 07940 721 122, Cardio and Interval

Other Events I Sports & General Knowledge Quiz Cafe Sports England, Stanley Street, 7pm, 0151 239 5070 I Annual Gardner-Medwin Lecture Bluecoat Display Centre, 2.303.30pm, £4.95, 0151 709 4014, by glass artist Peter Layton I Murder at St Georges Hall St George's Hall, Great Hall, 7.30pm, £38 incl. 3 course meal, 0151 225 6911, stories I NT Encore: Frankenstein FACT, Wood Street, 8.30pm, £17.50, 0151 707 4444 I October Spooky Halloween party with Jumping Jacks Sefton Park Palm House, 5-7pm, £5 OTD, 0151 726 9304 I Magical Mystery Tour Albert Dock, 11.30am & 2pm, £15.95, Tickets from www.cavernclub.org, 2h tour of Beatles Liverpool

I The Drawings of Edward BurneJones Lady Lever Art Gallery, see 1st for details I You Never See Them Like This Open Eye Gallery, see 1st for details I British Dance: Black Routes International Slavery Museum, see 1st for details I Pop Icons: Stage, Screen & Stadium View Two Gallery, Mathew St, 12-4pm, 0151 236 9444 I Deaf School Liverpool John Moores University, see 19th for details I Early Reflections Walker Art Gallery, see 11th for details I Magic Worlds World Museum Liverpool, 10am-5pm, enter a world of enchantment, illusion and fantasy I Echo Fact, see 3rd for details

Family I Kieran Powell Look Who's Talking Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, 7.30pm, £10/ £8, 0151 666 0000, Kieran Powell and his puppet companions, suitable for ages 7 I Pumpkin Carving Workshops Croxteth Hall and Country Park, on the farm, 1pm, £6 per child (incl. a pumpkin)/ £3.50 adult, limited, 0151 233 6930, carve your very own pumpkin

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The Hit Parade Tour

Fri 15th Nov • £18.50 adv

Coheed and Cambria

Crust For Life Tour + Biscuithead & The Biscuit Badgers

Sat 16th Nov • £18.50 adv

Sat 7th Dec • £28 adv

Sat 16th Nov • £18.50 adv

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Wed 30th Oct • £19.50 adv

Sat 5th Oct • £15 adv

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Madina Lake

Thurs 10th Oct • £16 adv

Young Knives

Professor Green

8pm - 2am • over 18s only

Quadrophenia Night

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Fri 11th Oct • £6 adv

Sat 2nd Nov • £15 adv

Sat 12th Oct • £15 adv

Genesis - Selling England By The Pound 40th Anniversary

Hard Dock & Drome

Sun 3rd Nov • £15 adv

Hawklords

Our Imbalance 9pm - 3am • over 21s only

- The Early Years 91-93 Ft. Ramirez + Awesome 3 + Human Resource Sun 13th Oct • £16 adv

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The Carpet Crawlers

Hazel O’Connor

Public Image Ltd + The Selecter

Tues 22nd Oct • £14 adv

Dreadzone

+ Vox Empire

Mon 9th Dec • £19.50 adv

Mon 18th Nov • £20 adv

Fri 13th Dec • £14.50 adv

Sat 23rd Nov • £12.50 adv

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Event 2 ft. Bad Habit Boys + Ultrabeat + John Cotton + Lee Butler

Gabrielle Aplin 36 Crazyfists

Sun 24th Nov • £22.50 adv

+ Armed For Apocalypse

Scouting For Girls

Thurs 7th Nov • £12.50 adv

Sat 30th Nov • £12.50 adv

Lucy Spraggan

Don Broco

Deaf Havana

Sat 9th Nov • £20 adv

Sun 1st Dec • £12 adv

Mon 28th Oct • £15 adv

Performing Warrior On The Edge of Time

20th Year Celebrations 1993-2013

Ozric Tentacles 30th Anniversary Tour

Hawkwind

Shed Seven

Editors

Make Some Noize

Mon 4th Nov • £14 adv

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Sun 17th Nov • £7.50 adv

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Breaking Glass Live

Happy Mondays

Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds The Virginmary’s

Tues 5th Nov • £12.50 adv

Wed 16th Oct • £26.50 adv

The Lancashire Hotpots

My Life Story

Flux Pavilion

Thurs 19th Dec • £25 adv

Ocean Colour Scene

Marchin’ Already Tour Sat 21st Dec • £18 adv

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Toseland

Mon 2nd Dec • £12 adv

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Electric Six

Mikill Pane

Playing the album Electric in full and more

Mon 11th Nov • £8.50 adv

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